Taoiseach 'shocked' by Parnell Square attack

National Educational Psychological Service providing support to school community after stabbings

Gardaí and emergency services at the scene of the attack on Parnell Square East, Dublin. Picture: Sasko Lazarov /  RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is shocked by Thursday afternoon's stabbing attack on Parnell Square.

Three young children and two adults, a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s, are in hospital following the attack. The man is a person of interest in the Garda investigation. They are not looking for anyone else in connection with their inquiries.