The United Kingdom, United States of America, and Canada have all issued a travel warning for citizens when travelling to Dublin.
The warnings come after a violent riot broke out following the stabbing of three young children and a care assistant outside their school in the capital on Thursday, 23rd of November.
The rioters destroyed public transport, like the luas and buses, as well as looting several shops in the centre and causing havoc on the streets.
The UK issued their travel travel warning for UK citizens travelling to Dublin on Friday, November 24th; one day after the riots occurred. The warning is still in place now.
The warning reads:
“Following a knife attack on 23 November, there has been unrest around the centre of Dublin.
“There has been, and may continue to be, some disruption, including to traffic and public transport. You should avoid any protests and follow the advice of local authorities.”
They have also said that terrorism attacks or targeting of UK nationals can not be “ruled out.”
The United States of America have also issued warnings to their citizens travelling to Dublin to be vigilant for ongoing protests and demonstrations.
“The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is monitoring reports of potential continued demonstrations in Dublin.
"We recommend that travellers monitor local media for updates, avoid crowds, avoid demonstrations and be aware of your surroundings.”
The U.S. Mission Ireland have also released a security alert for US tourists travelling to the Emerald Isle.
“Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.
Garda cars have been set on fire in Dublin tonight during ongoing riots over the random attack on children today leaving one five year old critical in hospital. pic.twitter.com/iGRyvzbMY8
— Niall Boylan (@Niall_Boylan)
“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.”
In Canada, the travel advice is to remain cautious after the recent stabbing incident and riots that followed.
“Demonstrations and strikes occur regularly. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.
“Violent demonstrations occurred in Dublin in November 2023 and led to acts of vandalism, arson, and clashes between demonstrators and police.
“We advise that Canadian citizens avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place, follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations.”
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar condemned the actions of the rioters, as reported by The Irish Examiner.
Speaking at Dublin Castle on Friday, the Taoiseach said, “Yesterday evening, some people decided that the best way to respond to this terrible attack was to take to the streets of Dublin and try to terrify, intimidate, loot and destroy.
“These people claim to be defending Irish citizens, yet they put in danger the newest and most vulnerable and most innocent people.
“These criminals did not do what they did because they love Ireland. They did not do what they did because they wanted to protect Irish people.
“They did not do it out of any sense of patriotism, however warped. They did so because they're filled with hate.
“This morning as Taoiseach, I promise we will use the full resources of the law, the full machinery of the State to punish those involved in yesterday's grotesque events and will put in place measures to ensure that any repeated attempts will meet the full measure of the law.”
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