Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014
561. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons evidence caught on CCTV cameras is not allowed to be used in court; the purpose of having CCTV in public places if evidence cannot then be used in criminal cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9680/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will appreciate, the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. The presiding judge is responsible for the administration of his or her court and the factors taken into account in determining a case, including the admissibility or otherwise of CCTV evidence in a criminal trial, are matters for the presiding judge. However, I can inform the Deputy that the use of CCTV in criminal proceedings is not precluded and it is understood that CCTV evidence is regularly used in the courts.
