Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am only sorry I did not see Senator Craughwell on his bike around Dublin, it would have been some sight.

Senator Leyden referred to the importance of security on the Luas and the distressing incident that had happened to him. We need to look at dedicated transport security and continued investment in CCTV. The Minister for Justice and Equality, to his credit, has been very proactive with his Department in the rolling out of CCTV in many parts of the country. It beggars belief that the CCTV was not in operation. One would imagine that CCTV equipment would be inspected every morning and afternoon, the same as one might see checks on the cleanliness of a restaurant or public house. I would have thought there would be periodic checks over the course of a day to ensure they work. That is something we should ensure happens and I am disappointed and upset for the Senator. To his credit, as Senator Leyden says, it is something that we can all learn lessons from but it should not happen. I would be happy for the Minister to come back to the House on the matter.

I think the Leas-Chathaoirleach ruled on Senator Craughwell's request. We had a very good debate on this. I know we are heading into election season and there is posturing and politicising. People are up on bikes and up on mountains.