Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012
470 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will put in place a non-administrative grant to provide for Community Alert to be established in areas of the country not serviced by a Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27789/12]
View answerAn Garda Síochána, in partnership with Muintir na Tíre, has established 1,345 Community Alert groups throughout rural Ireland, relying on the support and voluntary efforts of many individual members of the community. Funding is provided by my Department to Muintir na Tíre in relation to the employment and associated costs of a National Coordinator and Development Officers which I believe is the best use of the resources available to provide for an effective scheme.
