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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Robert Troy: The Minister says he has responsibility for policy. The policy of ensuring the security of passengers using public transport and the staff working thereon should be key. The Minister has responsibility to ensure appropriate action is taken. It is not that he can prosecute somebody caught acting in an anti-social manner or who has assaulted somebody but he can prevent this behaviour on...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Robert Troy: It is national policy.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Robert Troy: I did not ask the Minister to do so.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Shane Ross: ...or incidents or if not enough is being done to ensure the safety of passengers. That is what I will continue to do. I will continue to take seriously any individual representations made by Deputy Robert Troy and Deputy John Lahart. I have applauded the fact that they are prepared to bring this matter to the House. It is appropriate to do so but it is not appropriate to expect the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Robert Troy: It is dangerous going off script. The Minister is contradicting himself.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Robert Troy: I do not know why Deputies submit Topical Issue matters when they are not going to be here to take them. I thought there was always a reserve Topical Issue matter to make sure that four issues are discussed. I add my voice to Deputy Lahart's in asking the Minister to tackle a growing problem on public transport, namely, anti-social behaviour and assault. By 9 September this year, 500...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)
Shane Ross: I thank Deputies Troy and Lahart for raising a matter that is topical. This is an unusual occurrence in this House and it is very welcome that they are doing so. As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The safety and security...