Ten children and one adult have been taken to hospital after excess chlorine leaked into a swimming pool at a hotel in Dublin. The Dalata hotel group confirmed that "an excess chlorine incident" took place at the pool inside the Clayton Hotel in Liffey Valley.
23 People Medically Assessed
As many as 23 people were medically assessed after complaining of feeling unwell, with 10 children and one adult then hospitalised for assessment. An investigation into the circumstances which led to the incident is underway. The Dublin Fire Brigade set up a decontamination zone at the scene, Dublin Live reports.
Hotel Statement
"Today at 15:35, 15 October 2026, an excess chlorine incident occurred within the swimming pool at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley," the Dalata group said. "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 Investigation Launched
"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."
Gardaí confirmed they supported emergency services at the incident. Ambulances and Garda vehicles were spotted at the scene. People wrapped in towels were being led into the ambulances. "Gardaí are assisting with an incident at a business premises in the Liffey Valley area, Dublin 22 this Thursday afternoon 15 October 2026," a Garda spokesperson said.
