Seán Sherlock
Ceist:273. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a pilot project in Cork for public transport safety. [43770/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
As 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. I am given to understand that it is not currently the intention of the NTA to run any pilot public transport safety programmes in the Cork region.
While the safety and security of public transport passengers and staff are of utmost importance, they are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. The NTA works closely and on an on-going basis with the various operators and An Garda Síochána regarding safety matters.
More widely, it is important to highlight that any decisions in relation to the establishment of a transport police unit or the allocation of Garda resources towards public transport are matters for the Minister of Justice and the Garda Commissioner.