Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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On security on the Luas, there are concerns about anti-social behaviour and, in particular, pickpocketing on the route from Heuston Station to the city centre. When tourists get off the train at Heuston, they have their backpacks with cameras and wallets. Often, pickpocketing takes place on the Luas. I acknowledge that there are warnings about it. It is very problematic as a person can step off the street and into a Luas carriage and then get off again, whereas to get on a train, the person must enter the station and pass through a barrier. It is easier for someone to pickpocket and escape on the Luas. Is the operator intensifying its efforts in this area? It is bad publicity when a tourist is robbed coming to Dublin. He or she will go home and tell people. It is something that needs to be watched.