The incident occurred about 8pm.
A man believed to be in his 30s was shot several times in Parslickstown Green, Mulhuddart around 8pm this evening.
His condition currently unknown.
He was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel and taken to James Connolly hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown on 01 6667000.
This comes just days after another shooting occurred in Lucan, west Dublin in which one man died.
