Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is important that we have a safe and secure network and most importantly, that people feel safe and secure. The Department of Transport hosted the inaugural annual sustainable mobility forum last week, which was attended by key stakeholders from trade unions, public transport user-group representatives and public transport companies. All stakeholders engaged positively on a wide range of issues and there were discussions about how best to improve safety on our public transport network. I hope the control centre An Garda Síochána now has with the transport operators in Heuston Station will be replicated in Connolly Station. The level of attention and focus the issue is receiving across all operators will mean a greater presence will be seen. The question as to whether a specific unit will be established is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice, but I welcome that we have much greater levels of collaboration, focus and presence on our public transport services. That must be expanded and continued in the coming months.

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