Brian O'Shea
Question:291 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the installation of close circuit television in Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9069/01]
Written Answers. - Close Circuit Television Systems.
As the Deputy is aware, Waterford is one of ten areas that are included in the first tranche of Garda CCTV systems to be introduced, following my announcement last November of the expansion of Garda CCTV systems. The other areas, in alphabetical order are: Athlone, Bray, Clondalkin, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway, Limerick and Tallaght. At least a further six areas will commence in 2003 and they will be announced in due course.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that tenders will soon issue for the provision of town centre CCTV systems in Bray, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway and Limerick. The planning, including the consultation process, for the location and operation of Garda CCTV systems for Athlone, Clondalkin, Tallaght and Waterford will commence later this year with the objective of having the systems installed and operational in 2002.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that a local town centre CCTV implementation committee will be established by the local chief superintendent in each area where a Garda CCTV system is to be installed. The local chief superintendent will have responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the CCTV system in his-her particular area. The composition of this committee will include representatives of the following: Garda telecommunications section who will project manage the technical aspects of the system; local crime prevention officers; ESB; local authority; Office of Public Works and local business interests.