A 23-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog in Co. Limerick.
Gardai were called to house at Fedamore, near Ballyneety, at approximately 11.40pm on Tuesday.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body was taken to the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick, where a post mortem is due to be carried out.
Gardaí say the animal believed to be involved in the incident has now been destroyed. A number of other dogs were seized and removed from the property.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station, the Garda Confidential line, or any Garda station.
In a statement this morning, Minister for Social Protection and Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has described it as a "deeply shocking incident".
"I am absolutely appalled by the news that a woman has died following a dog attack in Limerick.
"I want to begin by expressing my deepest sympathies to her family in what is a deeply shocking incident.
"A Garda investigation is underway and it’s important we establish the facts on what happened.
"I have consistently said that more action is required in relation to dog control".
