COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this Committee agrees to write to the Superintendent and Waterways Ireland and asked that the following issues are responded to in detail as a matter of urgency to ensure the safety of all using the Clondalkin Canal 1) If live and recorded surveillance via the Canal cameras are not available to An Garda, why is this and can they be made available to An Garda without delay? 2) Who is responsible for monitoring the live and recorded feeds at the moment? How often and for how long are the cameras monitored each day, evening and night? Presumably, the cameras work after nightfall. 3) What happens if something untoward is observed? 4) Who decides what event is "untoward" and what is done about it at present? Is it reported to the Guards? What happens then? 5) If live and recorded surveillance via the cameras is not available to An Garda at present, what happens to any query submitted by An Garda to SDCC about an alleged anti-social or criminal event along the Canal?"

REPORT:

If this Motion is passed, a letter will be issued to the Superintendent and Waterways Ireland,and any response received will be circulated to the Members.