Both statues of Luke Kelly in Dublin have been vandalised overnight.
Gardaí are investigating after white paint was thrown on the bust on Guild Street at around 11pm last night - the sixth time it has been vandalised.
No arrests have been made in connection with the latest incident and gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, the other statue of The Dubliners singer - located near St Stephen's Green shopping centre - was also covered in white paint.
Both statues were unveiled in January 2019, to mark the 35th anniversary of the musician's death.
The Justice Minister has previously said Dublin City Council should consider the possibility of moving the repeatedly vandalised bust, which is located near where the musician was born.
Local councillor Christy Burke said the latest vandalism of the bust was an act of thuggery - but he doesn't believe the statue should be moved.
He said: "Maybe it's time for a community 24-7 watch, given the fact we can't have a permanent Garda Síochana post.
"At the end of the day, it's a disturbing, sickening act to wake up to this morning."
