Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Questions (415, 416)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

415. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on Operation Clean Tram; the number of persons detected during the operation for anti-social activity, fare evasion, loitering, and misuse of alcohol on public transport; if any have been arrested and charged to date on foot of the operation; his plans to repeat this operation on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41378/12]

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

416. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on Operation Clean Tram; his plans to repeat this operation on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41379/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 415 and 416 together.

An Garda Síochána has in place a range of measures to counter various forms of anti-social behaviour and related crime in the Dublin City area. In this regard, the Gardaí engage pro-actively with a range of stakeholders, including transport operators, to ensure that appropriate responses are developed to tackle the issues referred to by the Deputy. I have requested an update on the specific operation referred to by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when I have received a report from the Garda authorities.