Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to earlier Government approval for a closed circuit television system in Finglas, Dublin 11 and approved plans for the erection of nine cameras, the reason these plans were not implemented as promised; the proposals for Finglas in respect of CCTV and the timescale proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6922/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy is aware the Garda Town Centre CCTV system in Finglas is to consist of nine cameras. It was initially hoped that the monitoring equipment for this system could be accommodated in Finglas Garda station, however a problem arose regarding the provision of suitable space to accommodate the equipment. This is currently being considered, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, with regard to the overall accommodation needs of the Finglas Garda Station. As I indicated previously, immediate priority is being given to providing a new Garda Station and I am advised by the Office of Public Works that tenders have been issued for building the new station which is planned to be in place by mid-2008.

I have been advised that the Office of Public Works are currently examining options in Finglas with a view to providing short-term suitable accommodation for the monitoring of the CCTV cameras until such time as the proposed new Station is built.