James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated by the State on private security firms providing drug detection services for Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55555/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.

The issue of spending by operators on private security personnel is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath, and Bus Éireann respectively and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.