John Ellis
Ceist:41 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice the plans, if any, she has to introduce regulations for the security industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18432/96]
Written Answers. - Security Industry Regulations.
Síle de Valera
Ceist:65 Miss de Valera asked the Minister for Justice the plans, if any, she has to license private investigators and security companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18431/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 65 together.
My Department is carrying out a review of this complex issue and will report to me shortly.
The security industry comprises a large number of companies providing a wide range of services including security on business premises, storage and transit of cash, supply and installation of intruder and fire alarms, providing 24 hour monitoring for alarm calls, providing security for private individuals and carrying out private investigations. The departmental review involves analysis of the issues involved in regulations and of ways in which such a broad spectrum of activity could be regulated in practice. It has required detailed consultations with a wide range of representative bodies in the industry, including the Irish Security Industry Association, the International Professional Security Association, the Security Industry of Ireland, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association and SIPTU. It has also involved analysis of regulatory practice for the security industry in other jurisdictions.
When I have examined and assessed the contents of the report I will make a further statement in the matter.