Mr. Joe Sweeney:

With regard to deterrents, the country lacks port scanners. We only have two mobile port scanners, and to be honest the criminals are just playing a game with them because they know where they are and when they will be moved. Port scanners cost a lot of money but the federation will assist in their purchase. The smart phone app would not cost the Government a penny because the National Federation of Retail Newsagents will pay for it. It is not a big amount of money, which may be surprising. An app can be produced for €10,000 or less.