Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
758. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received to date in 2017 for the community CCTV scheme; the number of applications received by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27296/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra759. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications which have been granted to date for the community CCTV scheme; the number of granted applications by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27297/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra760. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funding allocated to date through the community CCTV scheme; the amount of funding allocated by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27298/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 758 to 760, inclusive, together.
The Deputy will be aware that on 13 April last the then Minister launched a new grant aid scheme to assist community-based groups to establish community-based CCTV systems in their local areas.
Under the scheme, which is being administered by my Department, eligible community groups can apply for grant-aid of up to 60% of the total capital cost of a proposed CCTV system, up to a maximum grant of €40,000. Upon approval for funding, the applicant will receive an up-front payment of 50% of the grant with the balance to be paid when the CCTV system is fully operational. Full details of the scheme, including guidelines, application forms, code of practice and other relevant documentation are all available from my Department's website.
While my Department has received a number of enquiries in relation to the scheme, no formal applications have yet been received. I would strongly encourage interested groups to avail of the scheme.
