Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 March 2025
225. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his Department's progress in creating the transport security force, as proposed in the Programme for Government; when he expects to finalise the legislative framework required to establish the force under the National Transport Authority; when he expects the force to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10423/25]
View answerAnti-social behaviour is a broad societal issue, to which public transport is unfortunately not immune, and it is those passengers and staff who regularly use and work within our public transport network who are most directly impacted by any safety or security incidents that may occur on the network.
There is a strong commitment under the Programme for Government to create a Transport Security Force under the NTA, which would operate and have similar powers to Airport Police and Customs Officers. Work in my Department is starting around identifying the necessary legislative proposals to progress this, in conjunction with the NTA. We will continue to work with all stakeholders to provide safe, sustainable public transport.
