I am advised by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the possibility that drugs may be moved from the Shannon estuary as far as Ballyconnell by means of cruisers, and procedures are in place to counteract such possible movement of illegal substances.
Local gardaí are in continuous contact with key personnel and organisations along the route, and the gardaí are also engaged in regular patrols on an ongoing basis in these areas.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that liaison gardaí from stations along the route have been selected to liaise with householders along the shoreline and that gardaí also liaise with fishery protection officers, fishermen and persons having access to the shoreline. Likely landing areas along the route have been identified and are being monitored with the help of community alert personnel.