Gardaí in south-west Dublin are appealing for information following an alleged sexual assault on a woman in Tallaght.

The alleged incident on the woman aged in her 30s happened on Christmas Eve near Jobstown.

It happened between 9.00pm and 12.00am on the N81 Tallaght Bypass.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and in particular to motorists who were traveling in the area who may have camera footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda station on 01-6666-000 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.