Only six local areas apply for CCTV funding

The Government has received just six applications for funding from communities who want to install a CCTV scheme in their local area, despite €3m being set aside to fund the cameras.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan admitted the number of applications received to date is “well below expectations”.

In April, his department launched the community-based CCTV grant aid scheme to help community groups establish a network of security cameras in their areas.