A man's been shot dead in Dublin's north inner city.

The victim - a man in his 50's - was gunned down in Poplar Row in the North Strand area.

Sources said the man died at the scene as emergency crews gave him medical attention. 

The shooting victim has been named locally as Eddie Hutch Sr. -  a brother of gangland figure Gerry Hutch. 

It's reported the shooting may be linked to the Regency Hotel attack last Friday.

The Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald is to meet the Garda Commissioner and her senior officers tomorrow.

Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams was the first political leader to condemn the latest shooting. He said: “Those behind this latest shooting, and those behind the dreadful attack last Friday at the Regency Hotel, must be apprehended and taken off our streets. The Gardaí need the fullest possible support from the community in their efforts to do this.” 

The Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: "Tonight's fatal shooting in Dublin is another deplorable example of the ruthlessness of gangland criminals. It seems that some gangs are intent on waging a feud where human life counts for nothing. The Gardaí will take all necessary steps to try to prevent further bloodshed but we have to recognise the challenges they face."