Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 December 2012
212. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in which the custody area is fitted with CCTV cameras; his plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57445/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the four Garda stations listed below currently have a fully commissioned and operational internal audio/visual CCTV system installed in public and custody areas.
|
Station |
No. of cameras |
|
Bridewell Prison |
31 |
|
Store Street |
10 |
|
Pearse Street |
11 |
|
Letterkenny |
10 |
Work in relation to the installation of CCTV is currently ongoing in the following stations:
- Irishtown
- Ballymun
- Finglas
- Leixlip
- Navan
- Ronanstown
- Castlerea
- Carrickmacross
It is proposed that further stations will be fitted out with CCTV cameras. This is a programme which will be undertaken in the light of operational requirements and the availability of financial resources.
