Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Legislative Reviews

Matt Carthy TD of County Cavan raised a question in the Dáil on 27 May 2026, asking the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration about plans to review the Private Securities Act 2004. He sought details on how the Act is currently applied, particularly the training and powers granted to private security personnel. Carthy also requested clarification on the safeguards in place to prevent the use of physical restraint or disproportionate force by those employed under the Act. The question concluded with a request for the Minister to make a statement on whether a review would be undertaken and what its scope might be.

The query was recorded in the official Oireachtas debate log and reflects growing concerns among some members of the public and parliament about the regulation of private security. No commitment or timetable was offered by the Minister in the transcript, leaving the issue pending further discussion.

For the full transcript of the question and the Minister’s response, see the Oireachtas website.

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