Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The representatives of the IFA have another engagement and representatives of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association are waiting outside. I will ask a couple of final questions before releasing the witnesses to go on their way. They drew attention to the different issues with classification of rural crimes. Mr. Barry Carey got that message across very strongly. They also shone a light on the interesting issue of boundaries and I thank them for that. This is information the witnesses would glean from those they represent. As it has not always filtered its way through in terms of our elected experience, it was helpful that the witnesses raised it. On the cross-Border issue, the witnesses referred to the departments of agriculture, customs, and the two police services, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, respectively. On the issue of text alert, which plays an important part in rural Ireland's response to a perceived threat or an incident, is there a cross-Border link-up? The witnesses referred to the various agencies. At a community level, we have text alert on this side of the Border and there is a corresponding system North of the Border. Is there a link between these systems and has the IFA explored that issue in its engagement with the Ulster Farmers Union? Will Mr. Carey comment on that?