Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
143. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to collate data on the number of assaults perpetrated against transport workers, such as taxi drivers, bus drivers, and rail staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63186/22]
View answerAs the 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.
Issues regarding the policing of public transport, including the collation of crime-related statistics on assaults, are a matter for the Minister of Justice and An Garda Síochána.
