Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 525: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the progress to date on the provision of closed circuit television in Finglas, Dublin 11; the reason for the delay; when he expects the system to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23915/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that a key issue to be addressed in the installation of the Finglas Town Centre CCTV system is the provision of suitable accommodation to house the monitoring equipment.

It was initially hoped it could be accommodated in Finglas Garda station. However, this station is not of an acceptable standard and I have already stated that immediate priority is being given to providing a new Garda station there. A suitable site has been identified by the Office of Public Works on the Mellowes Road and I understand that the Office is in negotiation to agree the terms for the purchase. I am also advised that the brief of requirements for the planned new station in Finglas has been agreed and that provision will be made to include the requirement for CCTV monitoring in the new building.

In the interim, the Office of Public Works is negotiating the lease of a premises to temporarily accommodate the CCTV cameras in the Finglas area until such time as the proposed new station has been completed.