Gabrielle McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for attending this meeting. Some of the issues I want to raise have already been discussed. A large theft of livestock in my constituency was devastating for the family involved. I would like to hear more from the witnesses about what we can do in that regard. What do they think Members of the Oireachtas should be doing to protect farmers from these crimes? I am interested in the Theft Stop initiative, which farmers often raise with me. I am aware that the IFA is encouraging the national roll-out of the initiative, which was rolled out on a pilot basis in counties Tipperary and Donegal. What was the uptake of the scheme in those counties? How much success did it achieve?