A minute's silence will be observed across France this morning, in memory of the victims of the Nice terror attack.
84 people were killed in the attack on Thursday, when Mohamed Bouhlel (pron: bou-lel) drove a lorry into crowds.
Seven people remain in custody following the massacre.
The national flag will fly at half mast over Government buildings today as a mark of respect to those who died in Nice.
The President Michael D. Higgins will sign a book of condolences for the victims at Dublin's Mansion House later this morning.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has defended the continued use of Shannon Airport by US military personnel.
Following last week's Nice attack, fears had been expressed that the Midwest airport could be targetted by terrorists because of its use as a stop-over point.
The head of the Clare Garda Division Chief Superintendent John Kerin has told Clare FM authorities are working together to minimise any possible threat.
And Pascal Donahue says he believes the Gardai are well equipped to prevent such attacks here.
