Question 1

What does the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Adds 'enforcement guard' as a regulated security service requiring licensing; covers debt collection, property repossession, and access control performed for remuneration under legal authority. Exempts Sheriffs and County Registrars collecting Revenue debts from licensing; gives Private Security Authority power to refuse, suspend or revoke licenses based on corporate officers' conduct. Makes it a criminal offence to impersonate a Private Security Authority inspector (€3,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment); publishes license register online and repeals obsolete statutory provisions.

Question 2

What stage is the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 19 Apr 2021.

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