With the co-operation of Members, I will allow Deputies Devlin and Wynne in, with one reply from the Minister.

I know it is not the Minister's remit, but he will be aware of recent reports of antisocial and criminal behaviour on our public transport services, be they Luas, DART or bus services throughout the greater Dublin area. Only yesterday, in the Irish Independent, Allison Bray reported on antisocial behaviour and harassment that seems to have become endemic on services. The response from Irish Rail security was that nothing can be done and they see it every day. That is an appalling indictment of our public transport services. Passengers and staff deserve to be safe on these services. When will the Government introduce a dedicated Garda transport unit?

I will quickly raise the issue of Doolin Coast Guard unit, which was stood down on Monday. This is a dire turn of events and cannot continue to be the case. We know that only yesterday there was an emergency for which the Kilkee Coast Guard had to step in. This will have negative consequences for the north Clare area in future and cannot continue. Has the Government any intention of engaging with members directly involved and impacted?

What are the Government's plans in this regard and what actions will be taken on this matter?

I agree with Deputy Devlin on the answer that was given about antisocial behaviour on public transport. It is appalling that such an attitude would even be suggested. Public transport is safe, and in circumstances where it is not safe or any kind of issue is developing, I absolutely expect Iarnród Éireann and the Garda would do all they can to respond to the issue. A working group on this matter has been in place since May of this year. I am confident, given the way this issue was raised publicly and given the Deputy is now raising it in the Dáil, that the Garda and Iarnród Éireann will redouble their efforts to ensure this issue is responded to. I use public transport. I use the Luas very regularly. I see the work that is done to keep the Luas as safe as possible, but I also see the issues that develop and can cause public concern. I want and expect the Garda, Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority will respond to this issue seriously, as it is serious for those who commute on and depend upon public transport.

On the issue raised by Deputy Wynne, I have been informed that the Coast Guard unit on Inis Oírr is currently providing cover, given the issue that has developed in Doolin Coast Guard station. We want to ensure that, if there is an issue with the operation of the service, all efforts are made to ensure the safety of seafarers is not in any way compromised. This has been raised by Deputies on all sides of the House today and I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, and the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, will respond to Deputies on this as the day goes on.