Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the mother of a baby found in Rathcoole County Dublin to come forward.

The little girl is believed to have been born in the day and a half prior to her discovery yesterday afternoon is in a stable condition at Tallaght hospital.

Gardaí say she was fed and nourished - when she was found on the Steelstown Road.

The authorities are concerned for the welfare of her mother and are appealing to her to seek immediate medical treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Gardaí at 01 6667600.