The programme for Government states in relation to crime that the Government will invest in CCTV. While I understand that there are difficulties with data protection and so on, where are we with this process? It is going to be a vital tool in fighting crime. Will the Minister provide the House with an update on CCTV and how he intends to proceed? It needs to be tackled and we need to make progress.

I was very pleased to announce a fund of €1 million to assist communities to provide CCTV cameras in their localities. I acknowledge the take-up on the part of communities nationally of that funding. I encourage more communities to become involved because the funds have not yet been exhausted. There are a number of preconditions to engagement given the sensitive information that will be kept on film and the sensitive aspects of the endeavour. I encourage communities to engage with local crime prevention officers, local authorities and local joint policing committees on this. There are a number of challenges from a data protection perspective, but the Department and I are available to engage with local communities to ensure the regulations are complied with in full.