Work has been completed on a new Garda station in Dublin.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Justice Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe today attended the official opening of the new Gstation on O'Connell Street.

The station is located at 13A O'Connell Street and will have a public office for members of the public to report crimes, and to provide advice and support to victims of crime.

The new station will ensure a high visibility policing presence in an area which has significant tourist and commercial footfall. The station will also serve as the parade location for Gardaí assigned to Operation Citizen, which is a Garda operation targeting anti-social behaviour and public order, with an emphasis on community and stakeholder engagement.

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Speaking ahead of the opening today, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said: "The Government is focused on stronger, safer communities. The new O'Connell Street Garda Station will provide a high visibility Garda presence in this busy city centre area, and follows the opening of nearby Fitzgibbon Street Garda station.

"It will also enhance Operation Citizen, where Gardaí are reassuring the public, visitors and businesses that Dublin City Centre is a safe place to visit, socialise and do business through an enhanced police presence.

"This will be more than just a police station, as it will also host a permanent office for the Irish Tourism Assistance Service, helping tourists who are victims of crime with practical support such as linking in with embassies and financial services."