Gardai have issued an appeal to the public following the disappearance of a Dublin teenager this week.

16-year-old Jason Collins, who lives in Ronanstown, was last seen in Ballyfermot on Tuesday.

According to a description provided to Gardaí, Jason is 5ft 4 inches in height, of thin build and has blue eyes and short brown hair.

If you have any information pertaining to Jason's whereabouts, youa re urged to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or to call into any Garda.station