Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1604. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason security personnel employed by a company (details supplied) do not have the authority to withhold persons who have committed a criminal act or behave in an anti-social way on the Luas as per the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30808/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have made inquiries from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), who operate Luas under contract with Transdev. I understand that Transdev are considering a number of options to improve security on Luas including the practicalities, advantages and disadvantages of appointing security staff as Authorised Officers pursuant to section 66B of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001. I am informed that the matter of appointing security staff is still under consideration and, at this stage, a final decision has not yet been made.
