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 Ms. Michelle Doyle, consists of representatives of the legal profession, private security employers and employees, An Garda Siochána and relevant government departments and agencies.

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.
• 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.

Active Security Solutions PSA Licence No. PSA-0444

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