Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
291. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance which can be provided to assist communities that wish to access grant funding for CCTV schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32371/18]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, my Department has launched a community-based CCTV grant-aid scheme to assist groups in the establishment of community-based CCTV systems in their local areas. It is intended that the scheme will run for 3 years with funding of some €1 million being made available each year.
Full details of the scheme, including guidelines and other relevant documentation are available to download from my Department's website - www.justice.ie
It is modelled closely on the previous grant-aid scheme operated between 2005 and 2013 by Pobal on behalf of my Department, under which some 45 Community-based CCTV systems were established operating in a mix of urban and rural environments.
Under the scheme, eligible community groups can apply for grant-aid of up to 60% of the total capital cost of establishing a proposed CCTV system, up to a maximum grant of €40,000. Further, applicants for grant aid under the scheme are not precluded from applying for funding from any other sources to assist in making up the balance of funding required.
I am keen to ensure that interested groups have the opportunity to take full advantage of the available funding. Guidance is available from my officials to provide any clarifications or assistance required, with a dedicated email address available specifically for that purpose - communitycctv@justice.ie.
