Gardaí patrol local trains passing through Laois

Anti-social behaviour was targeted by Gardaí and Irish Rail on commuter trains through Laois, Offaly and Kildare on the way to Dublin. 

The purpose of the patrols is to detect and prevent anti-social behaviour and to support Irish Rail staff. More below link.

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The operations are carried out by Gardaí from Kildare, Laois/Offaly and the Dublin Region. Gardaí said the patrols have resulted in a decrease in reports of anti-social behaviour on trains and at rail stations.