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Thursday, 19 June 2025 16:51

It comes as the Transport Minister wants to see legislation for a security force for public transport.

The Transport Minister wants to see legislation fast tracked on introducing a security force for public transport.

This follows a rise in the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour on public transport.

Irish Rail say the number went up to 292 in the first quarter of last year , from 202 in the same period of 2023.

Laois commuter Adam Conway, says he feels he needs to be in fight or flight mode on trains:

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