Ten children and one adult were taken to hospital after an excess chlorine incident at the Clayton Hotel in Liffey Valley, Dublin. The Dalata hotel group confirmed the incident, which occurred at the hotel's swimming pool, and said a total of 23 people were medically assessed after complaining of feeling unwell.
Incident details and response
The Dublin Fire Brigade set up a decontamination zone at the scene. A spokesman said: "Today at 15:35, 15 October 2026, an excess chlorine incident occurred within the swimming pool at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley."
"In accordance with Dalata Hotel Group emergency security procedures, emergency services were immediately notified and responded to the incident."
Medical assessments and hospitalisations
"We can confirm that 23 people in total, who were using the pool at the time of the incident, were medically assessed having complained of feeling unwell. 10 children and 1 adult were brought to hospital and are receiving medical attention."
Following the incident, the swimming pool has been closed in line with the company's safety and emergency procedures.
Investigation underway
The Dalata group said its emergency plan was activated immediately and a thorough investigation of the circumstances will take place as soon as possible. The statement added: "Our immediate thoughts are with those impacted and their families. We are doing everything in our power to support them and the emergency services."
The Gardaí confirmed they assisted emergency services at the incident. A spokesman said: "Gardaí are assisting with an incident at a business premises in the Liffey Valley area, Dublin 22 this Thursday afternoon 15 October 2026."
