Michael Noonan
Question:432 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated cost of extending closed circuit television to all major urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23312/00]
Written Answers. - Closed Circuit Television Systems.
Three Garda CCTV systems have been installed to date in the State: in Temple Bar, Dublin; in Dublin North Central which includes O'Connell Street and its adjoining areas and in Tralee, County Kerry.
Details are as follows:
|
Location |
Datecommenced |
No. ofcameras |
Cost |
|
Temple Bar |
October 1995 |
7 |
£145,000 |
|
O'ConnellStreet Area |
April 1997 |
39 |
£723,216.13 |
|
Tralee |
September 1998 |
24 |
£654,423.90 |
The extension of the Garda CCTV system in Dublin South Central consisting of 15 cameras which includes Grafton Street and its adjoining areas and the installation of a CCTV system in Cork city consisting of 29 cameras are the CCTV projects currently being undertaken. Final costings are not yet available for these two projects, but it is envisaged that the final cost, including ancillary work, will be in excess of £1 million.
The advisory committee established by the Garda Commissioner to evaluate CCTV applications has received in excess of 40 applications for the installation of Garda CCTV systems.
It has been the experience of the Garda authorities that the cost of an efficient and effective CCTV system is, on average, £20,000 to £25,000 per camera plus an additional amount towards civil works. This additional amount varies according to the availability of ducting, etc.