Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 221: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the provision of closed circuit television in Finglas village; and when he expects the cameras to be installed. [20138/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy is aware, 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 that this could be accommodated in Finglas Garda station. However, the present station premises are not suitable for this purpose. I have already stated that immediate priority is being given to providing a new Garda station in Finglas. I am advised that the Office of Public Works are currently in negotiations with the owners of a local premises with a view to leasing the necessary accommodation for the monitoring of the CCTV cameras in Finglas until such time as the proposed new Station is built. I can assure the Deputy that this project will be progressed as soon as humanly possible.