Live updates: Emergency services rush to scene as '11-year-old stabbed' at Dublin primary school

Sources: 'Knife used in attack'

It's understood a knife that was brought to the school was used in the incident

What we know so far

- The incident involved two children, both pupils of St Finian’s National School in Finglas

- A boy, 11, has been taken to a hospital in Dublin with injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening

- It's understood the boy suffered a stab wound to the neck

- Gardai have made contact with the parents of both children

- There is no concern for public safety

Local TD brands incident 'a new low'

Local Finglas TD Dessie Ellis told the Irish Mirror he was shocked by the incident and described it as a "new low."

"It's a horrific thing and my sympathy goes out to the children injured and their families. We would consider school to be a safe place. We don't know what sort of implement was used whether it was a knife or a makeup weapon, I don't know. But one way or another it really is a new low. Schools are really a place where people should be protected."

Boy's injuries 'non life threatening'

It's understood the boy was stabbed in the neck during the incident

It is understood the 11-year-old was stabbed with an implement by another child under the age of 12

Under Sections 52 and 53 of The Children’s Act 2001 a child under the age of 12 cannot be charged with a criminal offence.

Gardai are 'in contact with parents of both children'

The Garda statement said: "There is no concern for public safety"

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Garda statement in full

"Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene and the boy is thankfully being treated for non life threatening injuries.

"Earlier today, Gardaí attended an incident that occurred at a primary school in North Dublin involving two children. Both children involved attend the school.

"One male child has been taken to a hospital in Dublin with injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening.

"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.

"An Garda Síochána will continue to engage with all relevant State agencies regarding this incident.

"There is no concern for public safety."