11th August 2023

The Private Security Authority (PSA) has published a Public Consultation document “PSA Licensing Requirements – Electronic Security – Powered Gates”. The document contains provisions which the PSA are considering applying to contractors requiring a licence to provide security services in the Electronic Security – Powered Gates Sector.

The PSA is the regulatory body responsible for the regulation of the private security industry in Ireland. The PSA is a statutory body under the aegis of the Minister for Justice and currently licenses individuals and contractors across a range of sectors.

The Electronic Security – Powered Gates category is included in the list of security services covered by the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended. This will require contractors and individuals operating as installers of Powered Gates to obtain a licence from the PSA if they wish to provide a security service as an installer of powered gates.

Section 8(2)(e) of the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended provides for the PSA to specify standards to be observed in the provision of security services by licensees or particular categories of licensees. The PSA is considering the contents of the public consultation document “PSA Licensing Requirements – Electronic Security – Powered Gates” as the basis of the standard to apply to Powered Gate contractors.

Responding to the Public Consultation
The PSA are inviting submissions and comments from the security industry, interested parties and others on this document. To do so, please complete the submissions template provided. Submissions, which should be entitled “Public Consultation”, can be sent by:

Email to: [email protected]

or

Post to:  Public Consultation, Private Security Authority, Davis St, Tipperary Town, E34 PY91.

If you require any further information, contact Siobhan Cleary or Ian Murray at [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of responses is Monday, the 15th September 2023.

 

To view the document click HERE

To view the Submissions Template click HERE