Dublin City Council have released a statement saying their thoughts are with a homeless man who was critically injured in an incident on near Grand Canal in Dublin today.
It's understood he was sleeping in a tent when he was critically injured by an industrial vehicle during works being carried out by Waterways Ireland.
He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where he reportedly underwent surgery for what are said to be life-changing injuries.
Dublin City Council today said in a statement: "An incident occurred yesterday, January 14, 2020, involving a homeless man on the Grand Canal during a process where Waterways Ireland were removing tents that were placed in a precarious and dangerous location.
"An individual was injured during the process and was taken to hospital. The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive is currently liaising with the hospital and every support is being provided.
"Our thoughts are with the man at this time.
"The Executive has been engaging with the individual for some time and accommodation remains available to him.
"Every action that is taken by state services is taken in the interest of health and safety of those individuals experiencing homelessness.
"The matter is currently being investigated by the Gardai and there will be no further comment."
A garda spokesperson said today: "Gardaí in Pearse Street were alerted to an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon, Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Wilton Terrace, Dublin 2.
"A man (age unknown) was sleeping in his tent when it was being removed in an attempt to tidy the canal walk way.
"The man received injuries during this incident and was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital where he remains in serious condition but stable."
