Defence minister Michael Martin condemns the attack and thanks Defence Forces for their 'critical' intervention.
Terrorism is a line of enquiry after an army chaplain was stabbed in Ireland, police have confirmed. A teenage boy was arrested after Thursday night's attack outside Renmore barracks in Co Galway. Father Paul F Murphy said he was 'doing okay' in a message on social media. 'Friends, thank you for your prayers, love, and concern,' he wrote. 'Sorry that I can't reply to all messages and take all the calls coming my way. I'm doing okay; just awaiting surgery.
Ireland's defence minister Michael Martin said in a statement: 'I condemn the violent attack at Renmore Barracks last night. 'I commend the members of the Defence Forces on duty at the time, whose intervention was critical. Our thoughts are with the Defence Forces member injured in the attack.
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