Vol. 536 No. 6
120 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the latest position regarding the installation of videotaping facilities in Garda stations; the numbers installed to date; the numbers that will be installed by the end of 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15007/01]
The position is that the Garda authorities have indicated that their requirements will be met by the installation of audio-video recording facilities in approximately 220 interview rooms. The number of Garda stations involved will be in the region of 150. Audio-video recording facilities have been installed at 12 locations to date and arrangements have been finalised for the supply of the equipment required for the other stations. I understand from the Garda authorities that they expect to have these facilities provided at all the relevant locations before the end of the year.
