Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 November 2020
332. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice if she will make inquiries regarding CCTV grant aid applications to Kerry County Council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39383/20]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, Community-based CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006. This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must:
1. be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee,
2. have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must also act as data controller, and
3. have the authorisation of the Garda Commissioner.
This is the legal basis for all community CCTV schemes, regardless of how they are funded and these key legal requirements have not changed since 2006. The option to establish a Community CCTV scheme is available to groups that meet these legal requirements, anywhere in the country.
I can confirm that the three applications raised by the Deputy have all passed these criteria and the applications are being processed by my officials.
My Department is in contact with Kerry County Council regarding these applications, and are awaiting the submission of some further documentation which will allow all three applications to be finalised in the near future.
