Written answers

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Department of Justice and Equality

Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision

Photo of Niamh SmythNiamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if applications to a scheme (details supplied) cannot be processed until a new Garda Commissioner is appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44183/17]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Community-based CCTV grant-aid Scheme was launched by my Department in April 2017 to assist community groups in the establishment of CCTV systems in their local areas.

A key requirement of the Scheme is that the proposal must have the authorisation of the Garda Commissioner in accordance with Section 38 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005.

The Deputy will also be aware that, in accordance with the provisions of section 32 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, I appointed Deputy Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin Acting Commissioner with full powers following the retirement on 10 September 2017 of the Garda Commissioner. 

In these circumstances, there is no impediment which would prevent the authorisation of any CCTV application should it fulfil the eligibility criteria for funding under the Scheme.

Full details of the Scheme, including guidelines, application forms, code of practice and other relevant documentation are available to download from my Department's website - www.justice.ie.

I am very keen to ensure that groups take full advantage of the available funding and I would strongly encourage interested groups to utilise the Scheme. Guidance is available from my officials to provide any clarifications required in relation to the Scheme.

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