Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will raise the concept of transport police. It is something I have raised previously. Last night's documentary on Virgin Media One, "Dublin After Dark", showed exactly why we need a focus on safety and security in Dublin and on our public transport. That is especially true when it comes to late-night weekend services. Some women often feel more vulnerable using the bus, the Luas, the DART or the train alone at night after dark. Transport police would help to protect our public transport system, its users and its workers. Will Government consider modelling, costing and implementing a pilot programme of public transport police here in our capital city of Dublin?

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