Dublin is safe compared to other western cities, Varadkar insists

Leo Varadkar said recent high-profile incidents of crime in Dublin are not the norm for the city (PA)

Dublin is a safe city when compared with others in the western world, the Taoiseach has insisted.

Leo Varadkar said while it is important to acknowledge and listen to the experiences of those who have fallen victim to crime in Dublin, he insisted such incidents are not the norm for Ireland’s capital.