Written answers

Thursday, 4 February 2021

Department of Justice and Equality

Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Photo of Jackie CahillJackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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184. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will make enquiries regarding CCTV grant applications by a local authority (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6225/21]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, community-based CCTV is governed by section 38(3)(c) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006. This legal framework requires that any proposed community CCTV scheme must:

- be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee,

- have the prior support of the relevant Local Authority, which must also act as data controller, and

- have the authorisation of the Garda Commissioner.

This is the legal basis for all community CCTV schemes, regardless of how they are funded.  These key legal requirements have not changed since 2006.  The option to establish a Community CCTV scheme is available to groups that meet these legal requirements, anywhere in the country. 

I can confirm that the three applications raised by the Deputy have all passed these criteria, and  a request has been sent to An Garda Síochána Finance Division. The funds should be in place in the near future. 

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