Written answers

Tuesday, 30 May 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Alarm Systems

8:00 pm

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 481: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if circuit based alarm systems can only be put into homes by approved installers; the plans the Government have to insure that all such alarm systems are fitted by approved installers; if alarms already fitted by non-approved installers will have to be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20586/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Private Security Authority was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 as a statutory independent body to regulate and license the Irish private security industry. Installation of security equipment is one of the security services for which licences will be required. I am informed that the PSA has commenced issuing licences to contractors installing intruder alarms and that it will become mandatory for contractors who install intruder alarms to be licensed from 1 August 2006. The Authority also plans to license individual employees in this sector.

It should be noted that the legislation also applies to all maintenance work carried out on an alarm system from 1 August 2006, irrespective of when the alarm was fitted. Contractors carrying out such maintenance work from 1 August 2006 must be licensed. The Authority will issue licences based on attainment and adherence to national standards. In addition, a key feature of the PSA licensing will be to ensure that only fit and proper persons are employed in the private security industry. If companies are found to be deviating from the standard and not operating within the terms of their licence, the PSA has the power to suspend or revoke their licence.

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