Vol. 527 No. 1
129 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Tallaght is included in the latest set of proposals which were recently announced to extend the CCTV monitoring system in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27941/00]
I am pleased to confirm that Tallaght is one of ten areas that are included in the first tranche of Garda CCTV systems to be introduced, following my recent announcement of the expansion of Garda CCTV systems. The other areas are Athlone, Bray, Clondalkin, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. At least a further six areas will commence in 2003 and they will be announced in due course.
Following an initial assessment of each area by the Garda authorities, a detailed request for tender document will be drawn up setting out the specifications for each system-area in order to allow a competitive tendering process in line with EU and public procurement guidelines to be held. The completed tenders must then be evaluated before contracts can be placed. It is anticipated, however, that the ten CCTV systems referred to will be installed in 2001-2002. A total of £12 million has been allocated to the installation of CCTV systems nationwide over the next three years – with £4 million being allocated in 2001.
