A man in his early 30s has been shot outside a Dublin creche.
The man was wounded in the shooting outside the creche on Holywell Avenue in Donaghmede at around 9.10am this morning.
It is believed he was approached by a lone gunman who left the scene on foot.
He is in Beaumont Hospital and it is not known how serious his injuries are.
Gardaí have sealed off the scene for a technical examination and appealed for information from any witnesses.