Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support any proposal put forward by the national transport authority to establish a dedicated phone number for members of the public to report anti-social and criminal behaviour on all modes of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42197/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that any incidents of anti-social or criminal behaviour on public transport can be reported, in case of emergency, by telephone through the 112/999 emergency call system or directly to An Garda Síochána in person at any Garda station. Any such incidents reported will be dealt with appropriately.

Information can also be provided to An Garda Síochána by way of the Garda confidential line, 1800 666 111, which is a monitored freephone line that allows members of the public to contact An Garda Síochána with information of a confidential nature.

An Garda Síochána is supportive of any initiative which would have the effect of preventing, reducing and detecting incidents of criminality, including public disorder and anti-social behaviour, taking place in the community and on public transport.