Simon Coveney says he hopes Bus Eireann and the gardai can put together a comprehensive response to an incident where a female bus driver was threatened with rape in Carrigaline last week.
The woman is said to be badly shaken after the threat by a gang of youths on the 220 service on Halloween night.
Speaking to Cork’s 96FM & C103 News , the Tanaiste said bus drivers and passengers must be protected:
