A local councillor has expressed his concerns in relation to the recent surge in thefts from farm premises and other rural locations across Co Monaghan.
According to Cllr Paudge Connolly, public awareness and intervention is "key" in preventing such crimes taking place.
Our reporter Jodie Curran spoke with Cllr Connolly following his calls at a recent Monaghan County Council meeting, where he stressed the importance of people signing up to the local Garda alerts service.
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She began by asking him why it was so important to bring this matter to the fore:
