The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has called the Orlando shootings 'an outrage'.

Mr Kenny signed a book of condolence in the Mansion House in Dublin this morning.

His message said that Ireland would stand by the American people and the LGBT community in the wake of the 'senseless' killings.

Image via @SeanDefoe on Twitter

The Taoiseach says his thoughts and prays are with the bereaved.

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