Senior garda management met with business owners in Dublin city this morning to discuss policing and crime in the capital following a number of violent assaults in recent weeks.
An Garda Síochána has promised increased visibility on the streets in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Additional funding of €10 million has been allocated by the Government.
The meeting between senior gardaí and up to 190 business owners took place in the Gaiety Theatre and lasted for around an hour.
Speaking afterwards, Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis expressed concern over the "perception of fear" and feelings among the public that the city is not safe.
She acknowledged the concerns expressed by those in attendance, and insisted that An Garda Síochána would play its part in re-establishing a sense of safety for residents and visitors.
The Assistant Commissioner accepted that high-visibility policing is essential to restoring a sense of safety on the streets.
Ms Willis outlined plans which would increase visibility as well as having Armed Response Units on standby if needed.
But she emphasised that officers cannot work in isolation, and pointed to the agreement reached by those attending today's meeting that a community and partnership approach is also needed.
Dublin Town, a group representing businesses in the capital, described the meeting as constructive and positive.
Minister expresses 'full confidence' in commissioner
Meanwhile, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee expressed her "full confidence" in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris who she said will continue to do his job.
Addressing the row over introducing a new garda roster, the minister insisted that she fully understands that a "roster is something that is so important for a member of An Garda Síochána, their families and family life".
She said that the disagreement between the Garda Representative Association and garda management is about a new roster, and not going to back to arrangements which were in place before Covid-19 hit.
Her hope is that the matter can be resolved through dialogue, and advised those involved not to "personalise it in the way that has been done" by a vote of no confidence in the commissioner.
Ms McEntee described Commissioner Harris as "honourable" and someone of "integrity" who she works closely with and who does a "difficult" job.
She added that a vote of no confidence in him will not resolve the issue.
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