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Private Security Industry Regulation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 September 2018

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Questions (82)

Clare Daly

Question:

82. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has sought information on the reason private security operators in attendance at an eviction at a location (details supplied) on 11 September 2018 did not display their PSA identification in a prominent place on their torso and-or arms where it can be clearly seen; and if criminal background checks were made on the alleged private security operators prior to or on the day they arrived in Dublin to ascertain if they were appropriate persons to be engaged in these activities. [37985/18]

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The Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended), is the statutory body with responsibility for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in the State.  The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department.

 A “security service” is defined in the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) as a service provided by a private security employer or by any one of the following persons in the course of an employment or as an independent contractor:

(a) door supervisor,

(b) installer of security equipment,

(c) private investigator,

(d) security consultant,

(e) security guard,

(f) provider of protected forms of transport,

(g) locksmith,

(h) supplier or installer of safes.

 The persons in attendance at the location specified by the Deputy were involved in the execution of a court order and are not subject to regulation by the PSA. Accordingly, the display of PSA identification and the conduction of criminal background checks did not apply.

However, I have asked the relevant officials in my Department to review the relevant legislation and report to me in due course.

Question No. 83 answered with Question No. 72.
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