An investigation is under way after an 11-year-old boy was stabbed by another child at a primary school in north Dublin.
It is understood a knife was used in the incident.
Gardaí said the children involved are pupils at the school.
The injured boy was taken to hospital where he was treated in an intensive care unit.
His condition has been described as serious, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Gardaí are in contact with the parents of both children and are liaising with school management and staff to identify the circumstances around the incident.
They said there is no concern for public safety and they are engaging with the relevant State agencies regarding the incident.
This is not a criminal investigation due to the ages of the children involved.
The minimum age of criminal responsibility in most cases is 12.
Support provided for staff, school community
The Department of Education confirmed that the National Educational Psychological Service, on behalf of the department, is providing support to staff and the school community.
"As the frontline responders on behalf of the Department of Education (NEPS) will provide information, support and advice to management and staff to support the management of the situation, and as the impact of the incident unfolds," a spokesperson said.
"This response will include helping school management to assess the significance and effect of the event, to draw up a plan, to mobilise the school's resources and to access other support systems," they added.
More broadly, the spokesperson said that "all schools have been provided with the guidelines "Responding to Critical Incidents: Guidelines for Schools and resource Materials for Schools" which outlines a step-by-step guidance to schools on the immediate, medium- and long-term response to a critical incident.
"The guidelines also refer to preventive approaches that schools can adopt in creating a safe and supportive environment," they said.
