Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021
183. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the efforts that will be made to improve security on public transport including on platforms and stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23995/21]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services.
The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters for the transport operators, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), which has contracted Transdev to operate the Luas, for their direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
