As the Deputy is aware, Finglas is one of 17 locations set to receive new Garda CCTV systems over the next two years subject to the availability of funds. The other locations, in alphabetical order, are: Athlone, Ballyfermot, Bray, Carlow, Castlebar, Clondalkin, Clonmel, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Ennis, Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny, Sligo, Tallaght and Waterford.
The contract for the supply and installation of a CCTV system for Finglas was awarded in 2002. It was intended that the system would consist of nine cameras to be monitored from Finglas Garda station. An offer has been made from statutory and other bodies to fund additional cameras for incorporation into the Finglas scheme. This offer is currently under consideration by the CCTV Advisory Committee which was established by the Garda Commissioner to evaluate applications for CCTV systems. Legal advice has been sought by the committee on this matter. I am disappointed by the fact that little progress has been made in respect of this matter but I am aware that the acceptance of third party cameras is a complex matter. I understand that this issue will be discussed at the next CCTV advisory committee meeting to be held shortly. Upon receipt of the committee's views, I expect to be in a position to decide on this matter.