Public Order Offences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2009

Wednesday, 9 December 2009

Questions (53)

Willie Penrose

Question:

67 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he has been contacted by any agency including the Railway Procurement Agency, workers’ representatives or communities in relation to crime and anti-social activity on public transport vehicles targeting both passengers and public transport workers; if he is considering any proposals in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to address this problem including garda patrols on public transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45872/09]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

I have been briefed by the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) in relation to the escalation of anti-social behaviour on trams and at Luas lines. The safety and security of passengers including arrangements to deal with anti–social behaviour is a matter for the transport operator in conjunction, as appropriate, with the Garda.