Closed Circuit Television Systems.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006

Wednesday, 27 September 2006

Questions (215)

John Gormley

Question:

262 Mr. Gormley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take in relation to complaints regarding full litter bins being taken from their standards along the southside of the Grand Canal between Leeson Street and Baggot Street in the early hours of the morning and subsequently thrown into the canal; his views on whether closed circuit television should be installed to help the Gardaí identify and bring the culprits to justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28641/06]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is not aware of any complaints of this type of incident. However, if such complaints are received they will be thoroughly investigated. While CCTV is an excellent aid to An Garda Síochána in the investigation of crime, Garda management do not consider that the provision of a CCTV system in this instance could be justified. I am further informed that local Garda management will continue to monitor the situation and any such incidents will of course be investigated in order to deal effectively with offenders who breach the criminal law.