Gardaí in Co Laois have launched an investigation after a number of parents reported an where a man was allegedly spotted performing a sex act outside the gates of a primary school.
According to The Irish Mirror newspaper, the incident which was reported on Tuesday afternoon occurred outside a primary school in Portlaoise.
The paper states that man was allegedly spotted masturbating whilst sitting in a SUV outside the school gates at approximately 3.30pm.
It is understood that the man who did not approach any children left the scene after a number of parents saw him carrying out the act.
Gardaí say they currently reviewing CCTV footage in the area, and have confirmed that it is a credible incident given the number of reports they received.