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      The Private Security Authority 

      Published on 02-27-2010 09:11 PM  Number of Views: 7 

      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.

      26/11/2009 Fifth unlicensed contractor successfully prosecuted this month 

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      Wednesday 25th November 2009: The Private Security Authority achieved its fifth successful outcome in a prosecution case in November at Navan District Court. John Curtis t/a Tara Alarms from Robinstown, Navan, Co Meath pleaded guilty to two charges for breach of the Private Security Services Act 2004. Mr. Curtis was operating as an Installer of Intruder Alarms without a licence.
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      Successful Prosecution and Substantial Fines secured by the PSA 

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      Monday 25 January 2010: The Private Security Authority achieved its first successful outcome in a prosecution case in 2010 at Dublin Metropolitan District Court. GTR Security Limited t/a J&I Security were convicted of 27 charges for breach of the Private Security Services Act 2004. GTR Security Limited t/a J&I Security pleaded guilty to providing Security Guard (static) services without a licenc ...
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      Burglary rate up by over 26% 

      Published on 02-21-2010 08:58 PM

      Kidnappings, robberies, extortions and burglaries are on the increase, latest data from the Central Statistics Office show. ...
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      FAS- Secure Futures with New Electronic Security Systems Apprenticeship 

      Published on 02-22-2010 09:12 PM

      Developed in partnership with FÁS, Security Systems Training Council and the Technical, Engineering and Electrical Union ...
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      Published on 03-03-2010 05:09 PM
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      HKC Are shortly launching the long awaited SecureWave 10-70 Features Include SecureWave 2-way Wireless Technology ...
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