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The Department of Foreign Affairs is \u201cnot aware\u201d of any citizens who have been \u201cimpacted directly\u201d the gun attack on Sydney\u2019s Bondi Beach.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Sunday morning, Helen McEntee said: \u201cOur consulate in Sydney is continuing to monitor events and will remain in close contact with Irish citizens and the community locally.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister for Foreign Affairs said she was in \u201cshock and horror\u201d at the antisemitic attack on a Jewish community celebrating the first day of their Hanukkah festival of lights.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to express my shock and horror at the incident which took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney over recent hours. All my thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones and the people of Australia.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

She added: \u201cAll my thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones and the people of Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n

New South Wales Police confirmed at least 12 people have been killed in the attack which was targeted at the Jewish community.<\/p>\n

In a statement on the social media site X, the Taoiseach said he \u201cshocked and appalled\u201d by a gun attack.<\/p>\n

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Shocked and appalled by the gun attack that left ten people dead at Sydney\u2019s Bondi Beach.<\/p>\n

Our prayers go to the families and friends of those lost, the injured, first responders, and people of Australia at this distressing time.<\/p>\n

Such hate and violence can never be tolerated.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Miche\u00e1l Martin (@MichealMartinTD) December 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Miche\u00e1l Martin said: \u201cOur prayers go to the families and friends of those lost, the injured, first responders, and people of Australia at this distressing time.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuch hate and violence can never be tolerated.\u201d<\/p>\n

T\u00e1niste Simon Harris said he was \u201chorrified\u201d by the incident.<\/p>\n

In a social media post he said: \u201cOur thoughts are with all those impacted and their families, with the people of Australia and the Jewish community during this time of profound pain.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe spectre of hate and violence must never be tolerated.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n