Desmond J. O'Malley
Question:213 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when closed circuit television cameras will be installed in Limerick city and its suburbs. [10981/01]
Written Answers - Closed Circuit Television Systems.
Last November I announced that a total of £12 million was to be allocated towards the installation of CCTV systems nationwide over the next three years – as part of the Garda CCTV expansion programme – with £4 million being allocated in 2001. As part of the first tranche, Garda CCTV systems will be installed in the following areas: Athlone, Bray, Clondalkin, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Tallaght.
In this regard, I am informed by the Garda authorities that tenders will soon issue, in line with EU and public procurement guidelines, for the provision of town centre CCTV systems in Bray, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway and Limerick. Tenders received must then be evaluated before any contracts can be placed. While this process will inevitably take time, it is expected that the CCTV system in Limerick will be operational during the final quarter of 2001.