Ms Anne Graham:

We think that is a matter for An Garda Síochána to deploy its resources. If we look at other jurisdictions where transport police are in place, which is generally in the UK and mostly in cities, they tend to operate on train, rail and underground services only and not on the type of bus services we have right across the country. Our belief, therefore, is that by working closely with An Garda Síochána across the country, and ensuring the force is responsive to incidents that happen countrywide, might be the best approach, rather than having a dedicated transport police. Having said that, however, this is a matter for An Garda Síochána.