Ten children and one adult have been admitted to hospital following an excess chlorine leak at a swimming pool inside a Dublin hotel. The Dalata hotel group confirmed that "an excess chlorine incident" occurred at the pool located inside the Clayton Hotel in Liffey Valley.
23 people assessed after feeling unwell
A total of 23 individuals received medical assessment after reporting feeling unwell, with ten children and one adult subsequently taken to hospital for further evaluation, Dublin Live reports. Both ambulances and Garda vehicles were observed at the location, with a number of people wrapped in towels being assisted into the waiting ambulances.
Emergency response and investigation
An investigation into what caused the incident is now under way. Dublin Fire Brigade established a decontamination zone at the location. Gardaí confirmed they had provided support to emergency services at the scene.
The Dalata group 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. 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."
Pool closed and further comment withheld
"Following the incident the swimming pool has been closed, in accordance with the Company's safety and emergency procedures. We can confirm that our emergency plan was activated immediately. A thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding this incident will take place as soon as possible."
"Our immediate thoughts are with those impacted and their families. We are doing everything in our power to support them and the emergency services. Out of respect for those impacted and their relatives, we will not be commenting further at this time."
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are assisting with an incident at a business premises in the Liffey Valley area, Dublin 22 this Thursday afternoon 15 October 2026."
