Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 567: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the high costs involved in obtaining certification under the I.S. EN 50131 Part 1997 Certification Scheme for intrusion system; if this cost is excessive and could prevent certain entrants due to the high costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27674/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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From 1 August, 2006, all contractors installing intruder alarm systems will require a Private Security Authority (PSA) licence to continue providing this security service. The PSA is a statutory agency of this Department with responsibility for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in this State under the provisions of the Private Security Services Act, 2004.

All licences issued by the PSA are underpinned by standards. The standard for issue of an installer of intruder alarms licence is EN 50131. Certification for EN50131 may be obtained from an accredited certification body, all of which are listed on the PSA website at www.psa.gov.ie. The issue of certification fees is a matter for these bodies and not for this Department.