Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 May 2018
113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the regulatory context that applies to the use of private investigators by financial services firms here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21887/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended), is the statutory body with responsibility for the licensing and regulation of private investigators in the State. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department and I have no involvement in its day to day operations. The licensing of Private Investigators commenced on 1 November 2015.
A Private Investigator whose services are engaged by any person or organisation including a financial services firm must hold a Private Investigators Licence from the Private Security Authority and the licensee must adhere to the requirements of the Authority’s Standard for Private Investigators, PSA 42:2015. This standard is available on www.psa.gov.ie.
