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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That between the Council and Tallaght Garda station, steps are taken for the installation of CCTV cameras at the seating area in the green space at the back of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Firhouse.  This area, which is a peaceful and tranquil place for residents to enjoy during the day is causing much disturbance at night. Residents of the apartments and also the parish office have reported serious incidents at this location.  While the Community Garda for the area has been excellent in attempting to deal with the on-going problem, I feel that CCTV for this area is required."

REPORT:

"The Council's CCTV Code of Practice details the operation and control of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems which are installed in a number of locations under the remit of South Dublin County Council. 

There are currently three main types of CCTV systems in use by the Council. They are:

  1. Council offices, works depots and libraries;
  2. Dedicated Traffic Cameras at major junctions and on traffic routes throughout the county;
  3. Public safety systems in public realm areas e.g. estate management, parks, playgrounds, recycling facilities.

Community facilities, such as swimming pools and community centres that are owned by the Council but managed by another body are advised of their responsibilities regarding the operation and use of CCTV systems particularly in terms of Data Protection legislation.

There are also a small number of Community based CCTV systems which are under the control of and operated by An Garda Síochána but South Dublin County Council is the named Data Controller. There is a separate detailed code of practice in place in respect of these systems and they are not bound by the Council's Corporate Code of Practice.

In the main An Garda Síochána has responsibility for carrying out all policing duties, including carrying out all criminal law enforcement.  

The Council has no proposals, or resources available, to provide CCTV in this area."