Tanáiste makes statement on Fairgreen shooting
Tanáiste and minister for defence Simon Harris: 'Deeply concerned'
The tanáiste and minister for defence Simon Harris has issued a statement on the shooting at Fairgreen Shopping Centre this evening. Mr Harris said: “I am deeply concerned to hear about the incident that has taken place in Carlow tonight and have been kept briefed.
“I understand a young child has been hurt and I join with people across our country in thinking of them and their family tonight.
“I am also thinking of all those who witnessed this situation and the awful shock and upset it must have caused them. I know their families and communities will rally to support them.
“I am grateful to our emergency services for their work and response.
“This is a live Garda Investigation with the support of members of the Army Bomb Disposal Unit.
“I have been in touch with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, in relation this incident and the assistance our Defence Forces are providing.
“It’s important now that our Gardai can carry out this investigation thoroughly."
