Council urged to use new technology to tackle social issues
Calls are being made for Local authorities to be able to use the latest technology in the fight against anti-social behaviour, illegal dumping and dog fouling. It’s being reported today that Council officials will soon be able to use drone-mounted cameras to identify illegal dumpers. A new code of practice…
Sligo Councillor calls for CCTV to be installed in Sligo Cemetery
A proposal to install CCTV at Sligo cemetery has been met with contrasting views at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. The motion was brought forward by Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom MacSharry who said that ongoing issues of vandalism and thefts in the cemetery present a very real need…
Leitrim Council to contact Justice Minister in relation to CCTV extension
Leitrim County Council are to contact the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to explore the prospect of funding to finance the extending the Manorhamilton CCTV cameras system to other locations in north Leitrim. The topic was discussed at this week’s meeting of the local council where all councillors on…
Manorhamilton Councillors call for extension of CCTV systems
Today’s meeting of the councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council will hear a joint motion from all six councillors calling for the present Manorhamilton CCTV system be upgraded and extended to take in towns, villages and strategic locations in the North Leitrim area. The motion…
CCTV concerns in Sligo to be discussed at next meeting of Joint Policing Committee.
The campaign for funding to provide CCTV on various routes in County Sligo continues despite advice from the county council that there are GDPR issues that need to be considered. The move to have CCTV cameras on routes in the county — preferably upgraded to include night-time number plate…
Will GDPR scupper Sligo councillors’ plans for CCTV?
There are fears that data protection concerns could hinder a proposal from 13 Sligo councillors for a roll-out of a pilot-scheme to upgrade CCTV cameras on certain routes throughout the county. The motion, at this week’s meeting of the council, came in the aftermath of the horrific attack in January…
Calls for CCTV to be installed in Drumkeeran
Leitrim Councillors have asked the local authority to explore the possibility of installing CCTV in Drumkeeran. A join motion is being submitted by Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon and Fianna Fail Councillor, Mary Bohan. Councillor Fallon says residents have raised concerns over security following two separate break ins at the…