According to the NTA report just published, complaints of antisocial behaviour on the Luas have more than doubled in the last year and are now at their highest level in a decade. The number of complaints about antisocial behaviour made to the call centre rose from 1,001 in 2022 to 2,159 last year, which is an increase of 116%. The figures show that commuters feel unsafe around Luas stops in particular and that women are more likely to feel unsafe than men. Sinn Féin has committed to the establishment of a dedicated transport unit within An Garda Síochána. I ask the Minister to respond to these findings. Has she plans to establish this much-needed dedicated transport unit?

As the Deputy will be aware, it is the Commissioner who is responsible for delegating the resources that he or potentially she has at his or her disposal. The Commissioner has been clear in saying that additional resources have been allocated within the Dublin region, specifically regarding the Luas, train stations and areas where there have been problems. Additional gardaí have been allocated. He has made it very clear that he does not believe there is a need for a specialist unit within the Garda. However, allocating specific gardaí to deal with any issues that may arise is certainly responding to any challenge that may be there on public transport.