Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 731: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are regulations governing the use of security cameras when they have the capacity to invade the privacy of adjoining residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28905/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Under section 3 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, "development" means, except where the context otherwise requires, the carrying out of any works on, in, over or under land or the making of any material change in use of any structures or other land. It is a matter for a developer to ensure that a proposed development satisfies all statutory planning requirements. Certain development or classes of development are exempted from the requirement for planning consent in accordance with the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2008. Schedule 2 Part 1 Class 32 of the regulations provides for an exemption from planning requirements for security cameras within an airport. There is no other specific exemption for security cameras in the regulations.