A man involved in an incident outside Leinster House on Monday has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
The incident occurred shortly after 3pm.
Several bystanders including the Independent TD Finian McGrath, ushers and a garda on duty at Leinster House quickly came to the man’s assistance.
A witness to the incident said the man, who was in a very distressed state, told those who came to his aid that he had been a victim of child abuse and rape.
A garda squad car arrived and the man was taken from the scene.
He was brought to hospital however it is understood he did not sustain any serious injuries in the incident.
Helplines:
Samaritans (samaritans.org), 1850609090
Pieta House (pieta.ie), centre for prevention of self-harm or suicide, 01 6010000;
Console (console.ie), 1800 201890 national suicide prevention and bereavement charity;
Aware (aware.ie), 1890 303302 helping people with depression and concerned family members and friends
Teenline (teenline.ie) 1800 833 634 8pm to 11pm and 4pm to 11pm on Wednesdays