A lorry crash at a Berlin Christmas market which killed 12 people is being treated as a suspected terrorist attack.
Witnesses have described how the truck didn't slow down as it approached crowds gathered around stalls last night.
A Polish man found in the vehicle died – with its owner is insisting it had been hijacked.
Up to 50 people were injured in the attack.
The Taoiseach has condemned the Berlin attack – saying acts of violence have no place in society.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan is urging Irish citizens in the city to make contact with their families, while anyone here worried about Irish people in Berlin can call his Department on 01 – 408 – 2000.