A new mural highlighting the needs of refugees has been officially unveiled at Tara Street rail station in Dublin.
The Irish Red Cross commissioned the mural as part of the #NotAlone campaign depicting the ongoing needs of refugees, particularly the six million Ukrainians who have fled their homes and who now live across Europe.
Created by Lithuanian artist Egle Zvirblyte, the mural emphasises the campaign's mission around the importance of safe housing for all and was unveiled by Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman.
Up to 20,000 people pass through Tara Street station every day.
The Irish Red Cross hopes that commuters will be inspired by the bright, boldly optimistic style of the art, which should spark "thought and joy", according to Irish Rail.
The mural also shows the contribution refugees are making to Irish society especially in communities where the refugees are living and working.
During the past two years, 37,200 Ukrainian refugees have been accommodated by householders in Ireland and over 24,000 are currently in pledged accommodation.
"It’s a beautiful, engaging piece of art," said Mr O'Gorman.
He added that it is important to "acknowledge the contribution refugees are making to Irish society. Where this is most evident is in communities where the refugees are living and working".
