Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if closed circuit television systems in RAPID areas will be joined to gardaí CCTV systems; if there is a regulatory basis in place for such connection; the areas that are being considered for such connection; and when such connections will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7864/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Section 38 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 regulates the operation of closed circuit television in public places.

CCTV systems installed as aids to policing fall into two distinct categories: Garda CCTV systems and Community Based CCTV Systems. The Community Based CCTV Scheme was not intended as a replacement for Garda CCTV systems but rather as a means to assist communities to install their own local CCTV system.

While An Garda Síochána do not have responsibility for monitoring community CCTV systems arrangements can be made for Garda personnel to view images from these systems. This is a matter which is dealt with in line with Garda operational requirements.