Jim O'Callaghan
Question:557. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if all Garda stations within DMR have stand-alone computers for Garda members to view CCTV; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54906/23]
View answerTuesday, 12 December 2023
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the provision of equipment and the allocation of resources to a given Division, District or Station. As Minister, I have no role in this matter.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are facilities available to all Garda Stations, whether standalone or otherwise, which can be utilised by Gardaí viewing CCTV.
I am further advised that members in the DMR are not impeded in their criminal enquiries or investigations by a lack of standalone computers on which to view CCTV. Since the Covid-19 pandemic there was a significant increase in the allocation of official issue laptops to members of An Garda Síochána in the DMR.