Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion

Mr. John Murphy:

There could be a flashpoint anywhere, but there are certain locations where anti-social behaviour is more prevalent. I mentioned the experience of west Tallaght around 16 months ago when our services were pulled because of the constant anti-social behaviour, particularly in the later hours of the day after, 6 p.m. In fairness, we do have community engagement in which SIPTU, gardaí, community service gardaí, the operators and local activists are involved. That helps to alleviate and deal with the problems. We need to take a sort of helicopter view looking down from above, that can be utilised where it is needed and not just pinpoint one area and maybe-----

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