CCTV to cover Cycle Racks at Maynooth Rail Station

Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Maynooth Town Portal in Aine Brady TD FF

Local TD and Minister of State, Deputy Aine Brady, has been informed by Iarnrod Eireann that their CCTV surveillance system will now cover the cycle storage areas at the Maynooth Rail Station.
‘A number of commuters that cycle to the Rail Station at Maynooth have raised the issue of security at the rail station, and in particular with respect to the cycle rack.’
‘Iarnrod Eireann have now informed me, following our representations, that their CCTV Surveillance Systems, which are now installed at most stations, will now cover the cycle rack area.’ stated Minister Brady.
‘This will act as a deterrent to theft and vandalism at the station and I would like to thank those commuters that raised the issue with me. As a user of the service myself, I know that the Maynooth Line has seen significant improvements in the level of service in recent years. We must ensure that those that cycle to the rail station have their property protected as much as possible.’ concluded Minister Brady who also raised the issue with the local Garda Sergeant in Maynooth.

One Response to “CCTV to cover Cycle Racks at Maynooth Rail Station”

  1. dowlingo

    21. Jul, 2009

    Whilst it is good to see extra security cameras being installed at the station for the benefit of cyclists, in reality, the cameras have been ineffective in deterring theft and vandalism of cars in the car park to date. I have seen numerous cars broken into on a consistent basis over the last few months (along with my own). I am assumming the same issue will persist in relation to bicycle theft.

    Perhaps Iarnroid Eireann could spend their money on filling in the numerous pot holes in the car park instead? This is the least that should be expected for car users given the revenue now being generated from the installation of pay parking.

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