New surveillance system 50 times better than CCTV

SURVEILLANCE systems almost 50 times more powerful than traditional CCTV are being trialled around the country.

The high-definition security cameras have already been installed by local authorities and service stations, while the Aviva stadium and an airport have also tried them out.

Paul Hennessy, managing director of Northwood Technology, said it was also setting up one of the advanced digital cameras on a trial basis in the town centre of Charlestown, Co Mayo.