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An infant boy has sustained serious injuries following an incident involving two dogs at a residential property in Callan, County Kilkenny on Wednesday afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 3pm.
The 18-month-old boy is receiving treatment at Children's Health Ireland, Crumlin and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
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The scene is currently preserved pending a technical examination.
The dogs have been removed by the Dog Warden and arrangements are being made with the local veterinary services for their euthanisation.
Investigations are ongoing.
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