Get The Thugs Of Our Trains And Buses -Says Senator Boyhan Tells Minister In Seanad Eireann Debate On Transport.
“I am deeply concerned that frontline staff and passengers are being exposed to threats of sexual assault and aggressive drunken behaviour on our public transport network.
Open drug taking, dealing, and fighting should not have to be encountered by anyone traveling on the nations transport corridors.
Reports of toilets on Irish Rail “blocked-up” with people “shooting up” is horrific.
The General Secretary Dermot O’Leary National Bus and Rail Union has said his staff have had enough and its now high time something was done!
I want to fully support his members and the traveling public.
We need a Zero tolerance in relation to anti-social behaviour on our transport network.
I am calling for a dedicated and fully resourced Public Transport Police.
The traveling public need the confidence and assurance that they can travel safely on Public transport that won’t fully happen until they see high visibility policing to ensure their safety.
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, needs to take action to get the thugs of the trains and buses, and support the staff and travelling public who want to work and travel in safety.”
