Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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530. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of reported incidents of antisocial behaviour on Irish Rail services in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39822/19]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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534. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of reported incidents of antisocial behaviour on DART services in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39826/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 534 together.

As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

The safety and security of public transport passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate.

The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.