Welcome to the web site of the Private Security Authority
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. Ronan King, consists of representatives of the legal
profession, private security employers and employees, An Garda Siochána and
relevant government departments and
agencies.
CHANGES TO EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTERS
Since the 1st July 2010 the Authority has changed the conditions under which
acknowledgement letters issue for employee applications.
For details of the changes see PSA Watch, Issue 21 under "Latest News"
Renewal Of Employee Licences
In order to receive your new licence in advance of the expiry of your current licence, you should lodge your renewal application 28 days before your licence expires.
You can download an Employee Renewal Pack from the Popular Downloads link on this page
OR
you can text the word PSA followed by your licence number to 53377 and we will arrange for a pack to be posted to you.
The Authority will not be acknowledging receipt of renewal applications.
All renewal enquiries should be sent by email to licensing@psa.gov.ie |
Forms for Download
Forms relating to Contractor Applications/Renewals can be downloaded from the following link: Contractors
Forms relating to Individual (Employee) Applications can be downloaded from the following link: Employees