More than 560 trespass incidents on Irish Rail network so far this year

Majority recorded in the greater Dublin area, latest figures show

Irish Rail recorded over 560 cases of illegal access to tracks and stations in the first half of 2025. Pic: Stock image

Dozens of people have been fined or prosecuted for trespassing on the Irish Rail network so far this year, with the majority of incidents recorded across the greater Dublin area.

Figures released to Dublin West TD Aidan Farrelly reveal that 567 trespass incidents were reported to Irish Rail in the first half of 2025.

The data, which includes outcomes for specific incidents, shows trespassing has occurred at key city centre stations – such as Connolly, Pearse, and Lansdowne Road – and commuter hubs including Maynooth, Bray, Blackroc

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