I have met Muintir na Tíre on regular occasions to discuss the operation of the community alert schemes throughout the country. Following a review of the community alert scheme, I announced in January of this year a grant of £50,000 to Muintir na Tíre which will enable them to significantly increase the number of schemes operating in the country. I am also providing funding of £4,000 per annum for the publication of a newsletter which will be issued quarterly by community alert.
I would also refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 21 February 1996 relating to this matter.