Private Security Authority Annual Report 2021
On 21st November 2021, the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, TD published the 2021 Annual Report of the Private Security Authority.
The PSA would like to congratulate former Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll on receiving the Premier Award
The PSA would like to congratulate former Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll on receiving the Premier Award, the Paul Lynch Memorial Trophy, at this year’s Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA) Awards.
PSA prosecutes individual for providing security services (Installer of Security Equipment CCTV) without holding the required PSA licence
On the 11th of October, 2022, Daniel Kavanagh t/a Clearview AV, 208 Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, Co. Louth, was found guilty at Dundalk District Court of one breach of the Private Security Services Act. The prosecution by the Private Security Authority (PSA) followed the above named company’s provision of security services (Installer of Security Equipment CCTV) without holding the required PSA licence.
PSA Newsletter October 2022
The latest edition of the Private Security Authority’s Magazine. In this edition we have details of upcoming seminars on the new Access Control standard (PSA 67:2021), an update on the licensing of Event Security and Private Investigator employees and the development of our new Strategic Plan. A copy of the PSA Presentation for the Access Control Seminars on PSA 67:2021 is also available.
PSA Social Media Channels
The PSA has launched 3 new Social Media channels on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. These channels will be used to share and announce news on regulation, consumer awareness, events and industry information
Enforcement Focus October 2022
During the period January 1st to August 30th, 2022, the Private Security Authority (PSA) commenced 584 enforcement cases to ensure compliance with the licensing regulations, as relevant.