Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Kane. Even though I am in the Chair, I cannot exceed the time too much, so I want to conclude. I hope there will be time for the second round.

I mentioned the three main asks of SIPTU. One is a dedicated national transport-related Garda service and another is the establishment of a transport advisory council. I was around long enough as a councillor to remember the body that preceded the National Transport Authority, namely the Dublin Transport Authority, and the Act based on there not being an opportunity to air grievances and tackle issues so they would not end up in committees like this. The transport charter is the third ask. I have seen on the Luas that you are not supposed to eat or drink and that you should show respect to staff and fellow passengers. That seems to be an absolute no-brainer. We will have representatives of the NTA in again – before the summer, I am sure – and we will raise the points SIPTU has gleaned from its survey. I thank our guests for highlighting the issue. The report is available to read.