Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The scheme was rolled out prior to the new data protection legislation that was introduced in 2018. It had been working off Garda legislation from 2015 and, obviously, the changes meant that much of the work that was being carried out was incompatible and issues had arisen.

The legislation that will be and is currently being progressed, which also includes the body-worn cameras, will address this particular concern. In parallel with that is a programme for Government commitment that we will engage with our county councils and communities to make sure that, when this legislation has passed and the changes that are needed are made, it is very clear how communities, local councils and members of An Garda Síochána can work together to make sure, if there is a decision to implement a new community CCTV scheme, it is very clearly set out who is responsible for what. That work is ongoing. The legislation is due to be published in this term and we will progress it throughout the year. I hope to have it enacted by the end of the year.