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The Private Security Authority, which was established pursuant to the Private Security Services Act 2004, is the statutory body with responsibility for licensing and regulating the private security industry in Ireland.

The Authority is independent in the exercise of its functions. The Board of the Authority, chaired by Mr. Maurice Dockrell, consists of representatives of the legal profession, private security employers and employees, An Garda Siochána and relevant government departments and agencies.

The Chief Executive of the Private Security Authority is Ms. Geraldine Larkin. Geraldine’s background is as a civil servant where she has experience in a number of key posts in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, including areas such as Courts Policy, International Policy, Security and Northern Ireland, and Human Rights.

Ms. Geraldine Larkin, CEO

Functions of the PSA

Controlling and supervising persons providing security services and maintaining and improving standards in the provision of those services.

Granting and renewing of licences.

Issuing identity cards to licensees.

Suspending and revoking licences.

Establishing and maintaining a register of licensees.

Specifying standards to be observed in the provision of security services.

Specifying qualifications or requirements for the granting of licences.

Undertaking or commissioning research projects and activities necessary for the planning, development and provision of those services.

Investigating security services being provided by any person.

Establishing and administering a system of investigation and adjudication of complaints.

Monitoring the provision of private security services generally.

Liaising with licensees.

Advising the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on any matters relating to the above functions and keeping the Minister informed of developments that would assist in developing policy.

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Irish Security Industry Association Ltd,
A company limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital,
Company Number 36632
VAT Registration No.14072480
Reg.Add: Security Centre, Unit 1 IDA Industrial Est.,
Balbriggan Co. Dublin, Ireland.

Tel: 01 690 5736 01-690 5737 01-690 5738
Fax: 01 690 5739 - E: info@isia.ie