Justice Minister Helen McEntee said in a statement that she was "deeply shocked by the appalling attack," adding, "This attack has shocked us all, and I have no doubt that the person responsible will be brought to justice, however, my thoughts now are with the innocent children and the woman who have been attacked, their families, and those who are caring for them at this time."

This stabbing comes as vigils have been held over the murder of Irish school teacher Ashling Murphy, who was killed while jogging in County Offaly. She was murdered by an Immigrant, a Slovak national. 

Conor McGregor has been speaking out against the onslought of immigration in Ireland, saying that the nation is at war with immigrants.