Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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465. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will allocate additional resources to the gardaí to allow them to deal effectively with serious incidents of criminality and anti-social behaviour on the LUAS red line which runs from Dublin city centre to Tallaght and Saggart; if he appreciates the upset and concern of the communities along the line at the negative image being created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42340/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that the deployment of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am, however, informed that the Gardaí take a proactive approach in tackling anti-social behaviour and criminality on public transport including the Luas Red Line. This strategy includes a high visibility priority policing presence at key locations and pertinent times.

I am further informed that Operation Clean Tram is a specific operation involving liaison between Veolia Transport Security and An Garda Síochána. A bimonthly meeting, at which all Garda Districts along the Luas Red Line are represented, takes place with Veolia and there is ongoing liaison between local Garda Management and Veolia concerning relevant policing issues relating to the Luas. I am advised that there is excellent cooperation between Gardaí and Veolia and this will continue to underpin efforts to address any issues of concern.

I am advised that local Garda Management closely monitors patrols, and other operational strategies in place, in conjunction with crime trends and the policing needs in the areas along the Red Line to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. I am also assured that the situation is being kept under review.