Vol. 506 No. 2
63 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the long delays in installing closed circuit television in Finglas, Dublin 11; and if he will consider employing private contractors to carry out the technical work in view of the urgent need for the service. [15389/99]
A shortage of technicians in the telecommunications section of An Garda Siochána has impacted on the progress in implementing a CCTV system in Finglas. I am having this problem addressed as a matter of urgency through the recruitment of a significant number of additional technicians. The recruitment process is: now almost complete and new technicians should soon be appointed. However, given recruitment/selection procedures, training needs and so forth, it will, realistically, be some months before the new technicians will be available to commence work on new projects in the telecommunications area, including CCTV.
I am, however, very keen for CCTV to be installed in all the prioritised areas, including Finglas, as soon as possible, and the engagement of private contractors to assist in this process is under consideration.
