Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
42. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the ongoing efforts to enable the rollout of CCTV systems for An Garda Síochána in urban areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60619/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing the administration, budget and business of An Garda Síochána, which includes responsibility for Garda CCTV. As Minister, I have no direct role in this matter.
The Garda Commissioner provides for the authorisation of CCTV Schemes installed and operated for the sole and primary purpose of securing public order and safety in public places, by facilitating the deterrence, prevention, detection and prosecution of offences, in respect of a specified area within the administrative area of a Local Authority, having been approved by the Local Authority after consulting with the Joint Policing Committee, for that administrative area.
Section 38 (a) provides for Garda CCTV schemes operated by An Garda Síochána. I am informed by An Garda Síochána that there are currently 47 Garda-controlled CCTV Schemes in operation throughout the state.
I am assured that the Garda National Crime Prevention Office continues to work with both local authorities and local Garda management to provide assistance with the application process.
