Gardaí have said there will be increased garda patrols at centres and events for the Irish Jewish community following the terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community in Sydney this morning.

Liaison inspectors have been appointed to ensure gardaí continue to provide members of the Jewish community with support.

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said he spoke to the Garda Commissioner this evening about ensuring there is adequate protection for the Jewish community in Ireland.

"In fact, I spoke to him many months ago about ensuring that such protection was in place for the Jewish community.

"The commissioner has assured me and the Chief Rabbi of his commitment to the safety of the Jewish community.