Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the expected timetable for the installation of closed circuit television facilities for Athlone town, County Westmeath; the reason the anticipated date for the installation of same has not been met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Athlone is one of 14 locations into which the Garda town centre CCTV programme is being expanded. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the tenders received for the provision of a town centre CCTV system for Athlone are currently being evaluated and this process is expected to be completed shortly. Following approval of the preferred suppliers it is planned that the contract for the system will be awarded before the end of 2007. Works on the installation of the CCTV system should commence shortly after that, subject to planning permissions, wayleaves and any civil works required.

Earlier this year the Garda authorities carried out a project involving three locations and included the use of wireless and digital technologies. Evaluation of these technologies was required to be completed before progressing to further locations.