Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
303. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made by the Garda vetting office regarding an application for a contractor's licence (details supplied) in County Limerick; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9883/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry. 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 Authority. The Deputy will appreciate that Garda vetting is an integral part of that licensing process.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the PSA forwarded a vetting application on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy to the Garda Central Vetting Unit in relation to his application for a contractor's private security services licence. I am informed that further enquiries were required. On completion of these enquiries a vetting disclosure regarding the person concerned will be returned to the PSA.
