Topaz, Ireland's largest convenience and fuel retailer has announced details of a €3 million investment in its service station at Dublin Airport.

The upgrade will transform the station into one of the most modern and best equipped in the country.

Work on the new 100 square metre flagship site will begin later this month and is expected to be completed by September. About 100 jobs will be created during the construction phase while 20 people will be employed full-time once the 24/7 station is fully operational.

Topaz Marketing and Corporate Services Director Paul Candon said the company wanted to give customers, especially visitors to Ireland, a five star service.

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"Nineteen million people travelled through Dublin airport last year – that’s over 50,000 a day - and not surprisingly our site there is one of the busiest in the country. We are renowned for our friendly and professional service but we also want to provide the most modern facilities in comfortable surroundings."

The upgrade of the facility and the employment that will be created as a result have also been welcomed by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar. "These new jobs are very welcome and I want to commend DAA for facilitating this investment in new facilities at the airport. The Government’s focus is firmly on job creation and it’s good to see State-owned companies playing a role."

The new Topaz site will feature live Departure/Arrival information which will be very useful for travellers. It will also have a cafe, hot food deli, Wi-Fi internet access, Electric Vehicle charger, car wash and a pay at pump facility.

(CD)