Mr. Colin Connolly:

It is twofold. Cattle and machinery are moving across the Border. Unfortunately, however, there is also a market within the country for it. Members tell me at meetings that if one attends markets at the weekend, one can see in the early hours of the morning that various things, including tools, are available for purchase. Part of the solution to that is engaging with people, including through the development of a text alert service. The Garda Síochána has a confidential phone number for information, but a forum where people can communicate their knowledge is also useful. One must have an in-depth knowledge to be able to carry out cattle rustling and achieve one's aim. A communications facility, perhaps through the IFA, to the Garda or Crimestoppers and back into the PSNI would be helpful. We need to encourage people to communicate in that way with us.