CCTV for public safety
Deputy Fitzpatrick called for more CCTV in towns and villages after a sexual assault in Dundalk and cited its role in convictions in serious crimes. The Minister of State said the Department funds CCTV in many areas and is open to applications.
Only last week, a woman in Dundalk was sexually assaulted. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, has given €1 million in grant aid for CCTV in all villages and towns. The Government needs to look at local authorities' views.
Most local authorities agree with the use of CCTV. Were it not for CCTV, there would not have been any convictions for the murder of Ana Kriégel. Will the Tánaiste outline what we can do to get more CCTV in villages and towns in order to stop predators and allow people going for walks, etc., to feel safe?
Comment on this
The Department is funding CCTV in many areas and is open to applications in this regard.