Thousands of Apple staff in Cork have returned to work following a suspected bomb scare.
A full search of two premises by Gardai found no device.
Gardai received an email at around 8.30 this morning to say that a bomb would be going off at Apple's facilities in Hollyhill and Lavitt's Quay in the city centre at 10 o'clock.
Staff were told that the premises were being evacuated and they were required to gathered at different assembly points.
Gardai began a full search and risk assessment which concluded at around 11.30.
The Army Bomb Disposal Team was not required and the security risk was stood down.
Staff returned to work just before midday and they will be debriefed on the morning's events.
The threat did not affect Apple's third Cork facility which is located on the Model Farm Road.
Gardai will be carrying out an investigation into the source of the threat
