Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 15:00hrs
A child has been hospitalized following an incident involving a knife at St. Finian’s National School in Finglas, North Dublin, earlier today.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene after reports of a stabbing. One male child sustained injuries and was taken to a Dublin hospital for treatment to a punctured lung and remains in intensive care. His injuries are described as non-life-threatening.
The incident involved a knife, which was brought onto the school premises.
Gardaí are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding how the knife was brought into the school and the events that led to the child’s injuries.
“Gardaí are in contact with the parents of both children. An Garda Síochána is currently liaising with school management and staff with a view to identifying the precise circumstances around the incident,” a Garda spokesperson stated.
“An Garda Síochána will continue to engage with all relevant State agencies regarding this incident.”
School officials are cooperating with the investigation. The focus at this time is on providing support to the injured child and his family, as well as to the other pupils and staff affected by the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to public safety, and no criminal investigation will take place as the child is under the age of criminal responsibility.
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