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Personal security allowance

Supports are available to Members to enhance personal security.

A Member may claim, on a reimbursement basis, the full costs of security requirements, up to a maximum, as advised by their local crime prevention officer. This will allow Members to enhance their own personal security, the security of their staff, and their home and office.

An amount of €25,000 is the maximum amount to be made available. Members will receive a reimbursement of 100% of their costs, up to a maximum of €25,000.

Members may make multiple claims for reimbursement, up to the maximum amount of €25,000. If a Member rents an office or offices, once the crime prevention officer security review is completed, it is recommended that Members discuss any potential works or improvements with their landlord in advance. The maximum amount a Member will receive is €25,000 in total across all premises.

A Member must pay for the works and equipment, prior to submitting a claim form, accompanied by invoices, to the One Stop Shop. Once the One Stop Shop has checked the claim form and associated documents, the reimbursement can be processed, and payment is made to the Member. Invoices must be accompanied by receipts and proofs of payment in the Member’s name. No reimbursement will issue to a third party.

Documentation submitted to the One Stop Shop, other than the claim form, will be returned to the Member as they may be required as guarantees, warranties, etc., on equipment installed or works completed. A copy of the claim form will be returned. The report of the crime prevention officer will also be returned to a Member and no copies will be retained by the Houses of the Oireachtas Service. The report of the crime prevention officer must accompany all claims for reimbursement.

The allowance is available on an equal basis to all Members of the Oireachtas, regardless of House or the position they hold. A checklist and form are available from the One Stop Shop.

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One Stop Shop

 

 OneStopShop@oireachtas.ie

Last updated: Fri, 29 Nov 2024

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