Question
124. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding grant aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27214/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am very conscious of the value that communities, especially rural communities, place on CCTV as a means of deterring crime, assisting in the detection of offenders and providing a sense of safety and security.
Indeed, this is reflected in the Programme for a Partnership Government, which includes a commitment to provide investment in CCTV systems along the road network and in urban centres, and work is in progress in my Department with a view to giving effect to that commitment.