Crime Prevention.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 February 2010

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Ceisteanna (44)

Seymour Crawford

Ceist:

40 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if research has been carried out on a mechanism which would ensure traceability of automated teller machines and their contents in view of the fact that most vehicles have a tracking device in order that their owner knows exactly where they are and yet such devices as ATM machines can disappear without a trace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5425/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

Regular meetings are held between An Garda Siochana and Financial Institutions to discuss bank security issues, including the systems and the processes in place for the conveyance, storage and dispersal of cash. For obvious reasons it would not be appropriate for me to comment on specific security systems being utilised by the financial or other sectors.