Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish a national policy on the operation of the community text alert scheme (details supplied); his views on whether the lack of such a national system is impeding its rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28500/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that a Text Alert crime prevention initiative is being developed under the auspices of An Garda Síochána, Muintir na Tire, Neighbourhood Watch, the Irish Farmers Association and related stakeholders. I am further informed that the initiative is being piloted in a number of locations so as to inform the development of an overall text alert policy and that this process is an advanced stage.