A young boy was seriously injured in a collision on the Cork Road into Carrigaline at approximately 9.20 this morning.
In a statement to RedFM News, Gardaí say he remains in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital.
Gardaí in Carrigaline are still at scene of the accident near the Ballinrea roundabout.
The collision involved a car and a bike.
The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
Investigations are ongoing.