Yup...The general sense of menace on off-peak public transport sure will do nothing top attract persons of stature out of their Cayenne`s.
The entire area of security and anti-social behavious on or about public transport is rife with indecision and unwillingness to act.
To be fair to the CIE group,when they have taken steps to counter such "Traditional" Irish behaviour,the courts or rather certain individuals holding Judicial positions have adopted attitudes which ran counter to the entire principle of enforcement.
The process of bringing transgressors before the courts is both lenghty and expensive for the company and at all stages the judicial system operates in favour of the accused.
Even when found guilty of such charges a defending solicitor or Barrister will often whip from within the folds of his/her gown the age old "Under the Influence" mitigating circumstances defence.
This usually transfixes the Judge who immediately reduces or eliminates any meaningful sentance in favour of some Community Service or the stalwart of the Probation Act.
It is really just window dressing and serves no meaningful purpose at all.
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