Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 January 2012
198 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application to the Private Security Authority for a licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in processing applications; if successful, the length of time they will have to wait for the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3111/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra199 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application to the Private Security Authority for a licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in processing applications; and if successful, the length of time they will have to wait for the licence. [3112/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together.
The Private Security Authority (PSA) is the regulatory body with responsibility for the regulation of the security industry in Ireland. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department and so the processing of licence applications is a matter solely for the PSA. The Authority has however informed me that the average processing times for applications, such as those referred to by the Deputy, is currently approximately 6 weeks. This arises mainly from the need to arrange for the vetting of all such applicants, which, the Deputy will appreciate, is an integral part of the licensing system.
