President Higgins, civic and political representatives, members of the diplomatic corps joined religious leaders to remember the victims of the Brussels attacks.

At least 7,000 people took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday in a march “against terror and hate”.

"Let us pray that there can be an end to such terror attacks and hope for a future in which peace and security will prevail over violence & loss of human life."

“The fact that these talks are being held when millions along eastern Africa are experiencing chronic food shortages due to drought highlights exactly what is at stake."

“I was transported back; I could not help it because there I became familiar with violence, I know how it works, and now it is here" - Fr Aidan Troy.

"We must go on living by building peace and mutual trust," Vatican spokesman Fr Frederico Lombardi appeals.

Church leaders call for prayers to be said in churches across the country today for those killed and injured in the "barbaric and monstrous attacks" in Paris.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris today and we express our solidarity with the French community living here in Ireland.”