Vol. 529 No. 1
1001 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in relation to his announcement in 2000 that Tallaght is to be a centre for a Garda anti-crime CCTV system, when CCTV cameras will be installed; if the consultation process concerning location and operation of the system has commenced; the person responsible for this process; when he envisages the system will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1112/01]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that tenders will soon issue for the provision of town centre CCTV systems in Bray, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway and Limerick. The planning, including the consultation process for the location and operation of Garda CCTV systems for Athlone, Clondalkin, Tallaght and Waterford will commence later this year with the objective of having the systems installed and operational in 2002.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that a local town centre CCTV implementation committee will be established by the local chief superintendent in each area where a Garda CCTV system is to be installed. The local chief superintendent will have responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the CCTV system in his-her particular area. The composition of this committee will include representatives of the following: Garda telecommunications section who will project manage the technical aspects of the system; local crime prevention officers; ESB; local authority; Office of Public Works and local business interests.
A total of £12 million has been allocated for the installation of CCTV systems nationwide over the next three years – with £4 million being allocated in 2001.
