Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I spoke to Mr. Ó Cualáin briefly outside. I am a strong supporter of the use of closed circuit television, CCTV, on motorways. When I was Minister I gave a grant to a community in Laois and I have to say the gardaí there were excellent and the CCTV system is in place. We also gave grants for CCTV in a number of other places. They did not proceed but in fairness to the Government, it followed my initiative and allocated €1 million to get the projects moving again. I am trying to help the Garda. What can we do to roll out CCTV projects quicker? I represent a county that has two major motorways running through it. We all know about the issues highlighted in places such as Littleton and Two-Mile Borris. CCTV projects are also needed in Nenagh and Thurles in my local area. What can we do to highlight the issues? Everyone involved, including An Garda Síochána, has the will to proceed but there are obviously issues relating to data protection that need to be dealt with.