Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
708 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to a previous parliamentary question, the position regarding the provision of closed circuit television in the Finglas area; his Department’s position on the inclusion in the scheme of additional cameras funded other than by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11438/04]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware an offer has been made from statutory and other bodies to fund additional cameras for incorporation into the Finglas CCTV system. This and similar offers were referred to the CCTV advisory committee for consideration. This committee was established by the Garda Commissioner to advise on all matters relating to the use of CCTV by the Garda Síochána.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the use of privately funded CCTV cameras as part of Garda CCTV systems has been considered by the CCTV advisory committee and I understand that its recommendations on this matter have been submitted to the Commissioner. Upon receipt of the Commissioner's views, I expect to be in a position to decide on this matter.
The issue regarding the provision of suitable space to accommodate the monitoring of CCTV cameras in Finglas Garda station is being considered, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, with regard to the overall accommodation needs of Finglas Garda station.
