Dáil
‹ Order of Business Rural crime alert texting
Summary
Michael P. Kitt asked when texting could be authorised for community-alert groups combating rural crime; the Taoiseach promised a response from the relevant Minister but gave no date.
In view of the number of community alert meetings which have been held throughout the country to deal with the issue of rural crime and the fact that the use of texting has been found to be very useful in apprehending criminals, I understand we must wait for regulations or legislation from the Minister for Justice and Equality or await the signing off by the Garda Commissioner to authorise its use. When will this happen?
