Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015
333. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if new legislation will be required to allow An Garda Síochána to place closed-circuit television cameras at strategic locations in rural areas, such as sole bridging points connecting large geographical areas or strategic crossroads; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45887/15]
View answerSection 38 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 governs the installation and operation of CCTV schemes in public areas. It provides that Garda Commissioner may authorise the installation and operation of CCTV for the sole or primary purpose of securing public order and safety in public places by facilitating the deterrence, prevention, detection and prosecution of offences. "Public place" is defined as a place to which the public have or are permitted access, whether as of right or by express or implied permission. I am not aware of any requirement for amending legislation to facilitate the activities to which the Deputy refers.
