A distressing incident unfolded in Drogheda, County Louth, on Friday evening when fireworks were hurled into a building housing individuals seeking international protection. The attack, which occurred around 20:15 local time, resulted in a fire that was subsequently extinguished by emergency services. Among the evacuated occupants, four children and one adult were transported to hospital for medical evaluation, as reported by Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan condemned the act as a ‘criminal attack,’ emphasizing the peril it posed to the lives of the residents, particularly the women and children who endured the terrifying ordeal. Minister O’Callaghan assured that alternative accommodations are being arranged for the affected individuals. A comprehensive Garda investigation is currently underway, with the scene preserved for technical examination to aid in identifying the perpetrators. The Minister warned of severe consequences for those responsible, underscoring the gravity of the arson attack.