President Michael D Higgins has issued a statement saying the attacks will have appalled people all over the world.
He's offered his sympathies of the people of Ireland to those affected in Christchurch.
President Higgins has offered the sympathy of the people of Ireland to the families of the victims, and express the solidarity of the people of Ireland with the people of New Zealand at this time.
“This attack on innocent lives at spaces of worship for a religious community will be condemned by all those who believe in freedom and democratic values.”
Reaction from President Higgins to the #MosqueAttack in Christchurch, New Zealand:https://t.co/OojAdwfYhr pic.twitter.com/yIbg486NqC— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) March 15, 2019