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Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting.
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Irish heading to Las Vegas urged to take 'high degree of caution' after mass shooting
Las Vegas is a popular place for Irish tourists.
IRISH HOLIDAYMAKERS HAVE been urged to take “a high degree of caution” if travelling to Las Vegas in the wake of this morning’s mass shooting.
The Irish Travel Agents’ Association (ITAA) has issued advice to those who are booked to travel to Nevada in the coming days.
Cormac Meehan, president of the ITAA, said: “Our advice to Irish holidaymakers in Las Vegas or intending to travel to Las Vegas is to exercise a high degree of caution and to follow all the advice of the local authorities.
As always we urge people to download the Department of Foreign Affairs’ app, Travelwise, which is designed to help Irish citizens to stay safe and informed while travelling, living or working overseas.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney released a statement condemning the murders of at least 58 people.
He said: “This was a savage and brutal attack targeting innocent festival-goers.
“I wish to express my heartfelt condolences and those of the Irish people to the families of the victims, those who were injured and to the people and the authorities of the United States on this tragic day.”
He said that, as of now, he has no information to suggest that any Irish citizens have been affected.
He added: “I am conscious, however, that it will take time before all of the casualties are identified. My department, through our Consulate General in San Francisco and the Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas, is continuing to monitor the situation.”
Any families in Ireland who have concerns about relatives can contact the department’s Consular Assistance Unit on 01 4082527”.
