Type Statutory authority | ||
Formed 10 May 2004 (2004-29-10) Headquarters Davis Street, Tipperary Town Minister responsible Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality Agency executives vacant, Chief ExecutiveNoel Lappin, Chairman |
The Private Security Authority (PSA) Irish: An tÚdarás Slándála Prı́obháidı́ is the independent statutory body in Ireland that regulates private security services. It was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004. It is responsible for protection of the public and clients of the security industry by promoting a high quality standards-based licensing system for businesses and individuals working in the industry.
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Functions
Sectors Regulated
Door Supervisor, Installer of Electronic Security Equipment, Security Guard. Providers of Protected forms of Transport, Locksmiths, Supplier and Installers of Safes, Private Investigators, and Security Consultants.
These sectors are further divided to include event security and monitoring of intruder alarm and CCTV equipment.
Registrar
It maintains a register of licensed providers of security services and a register of licensed employees and the services for which they are licensed to provide.
Members
The members of the PSA are: Noel Lappin (Chairperson), Derek Byrne, Padraic Cafferty, Helen Curley, Arthur Hall, Geraldine Kelly, Mary Rose Kinane, Freda O’Dowd, Ann Reid, Marion Walsh and Christy Waters.