Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative Garda matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.

I am informed by Garda Authorities that Operation Twin Tracks is a Community Engagement and Rail Safety Policing Initiative conducted by Gardaí in partnership with other public transportation stakeholders. The purpose of the operations is to provide high visibility policing of rail and light rail transport within Dublin and nationwide, and to deliver crime prevention advice.

A Day of Action as part of Operation Twin Tracks aimed at preventing and detecting anti-social behaviour on DART, LUAS and Irish Rail Services took place on 15 November.

With the support of personnel from both public transport providers, Gardaí conducted high visibility, proactive patrols of LUAS and DART services across the Dublin region throughout the day, as well as on several intercity Irish Rail services.

Local Crime Prevention Officers and Community Policing Gardaí were present in Pearse Street, Connolly and Heuston stations, and a number of regional stations to engage with commuters and provide guidance on crime prevention. LUAS Red and Green Line and DART services in Dublin were patrolled as well as Irish Rail routes. The operation focused on eight intercity routes, which were:

• Mayo/Roscommon/Longford

• Galway

• Sligo/Leitrim

• Kildare/Carlow

• Wicklow/Wexford

• Limerick and Tipperary

• Cork City, North and West

I am informed by Garda authorities that a search of the PULSE database was conducted on 21 November 2023 for custody logs associated with incidents associated with Operation Twin Tracks Organisation codes during 2023. The total number of custody logs created for this period is 16.