The Editor in Chief of Independent News and Media says its increasing security and taking all necessary precautions to protect staff at the company after confirming a number of its journalists had received threats.
Its after gardai informed some of the reporters that their safety is at risk from Dublin based criminal gangs.
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The National Union of Journalists says reporters must be able to do their jobs without intimidation.
Stephen Rea says the security and safety of their journalists at INM is of 'paramount importance'.
