Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2013
183. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Garda operation Redline; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; if he will allocate additional Garda personnel to this operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14430/13]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Redline aims to target public disorder, drunkenness, loitering and thefts on the Luas Red Line and at Luas stops and their environs, with a particular emphasis on the city centre.
I am further informed that to date, there have been three joint operations implemented in conjunction with Veolia Transport, STT Security, and An Garda Síochána in an effort to combat fare avoidance and anti-social behaviour on the Luas Red Line route, which runs from the O2 Arena in the City Centre to Tallaght and Saggart in the west of Dublin. To date, Operation Redline has led to 27 arrests which resulted in 32 charges or summonses and 10 convictions.
A bimonthly meeting, at which all Garda Districts along the Luas Red Line are represented, takes place with Veolia and local Garda Management continues to liaise with Veolia in respect of relevant policing issues in relation to the Luas. I am advised that there is excellent cooperation between Gardaí and Veolia and this will continue to underpin efforts to address any issues of concern.
