http://83.138.170.50/podcasts/audio/...safety%201.mp3
On paper its safe, doesn't mean it feels safe
There are no legal standards with respect to passengers standing, either in Ireland or elsewhere in Europe. Commuter trains are designed for standing however intercity trains are not
UK have standards passengers in excess of capacity (PIXC) which monitors the number of passengers standing for more than 20 minutes, Irish Rail don't.