Gardai are investigating the "suspicious approach" of a child in north Dublin.
An urgent warning was issued to parents after the student was "followed by a man" on their way to school early on Thursday morning.
The incident happened in the north inner city in the capital at around 8.50am.
The school has referred the incident to gardai, who say they are investigating the alleged "suspicious approach".
An email sent to parents and guardians urges them to talk with their children about safety in the community.
It is also understood that officers will be attending the school over the coming weeks.
A Garda spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating a report of a suspicious approach to a child that is alleged to have occurred in Dublin 7 on September 3 at approximately 8:50am.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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