Security licensing requirements in Ireland
In Ireland, security licensing is handled by the Private Security Authority (Ireland). XGuard requires guards working in Ireland to provide security licence. Agencies are asked for security licence. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Ireland to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges cover. The licence itself is issued by the Private Security Authority (Ireland). Independent professionals and agencies both list on XGuard; local rules decide who must hold which licence.
Documents XGuard checks
- Security licenceRequired, expires
These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Ireland to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges cover. The licence itself is issued by the Private Security Authority (Ireland).
Wages and verification
Ireland Minimum Wage.
Private Security Authority (Ireland) website
XGuard verifies licences by document review and, where the regulator publishes a lookup, against that lookup.
Frequently asked
Who issues security licences in Ireland?
Security licences in Ireland are issued by the Private Security Authority (Ireland).
Does a security agency need its own licence in Ireland?
XGuard asks agencies in Ireland for: Security licence. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Ireland to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges cover. The licence itself is issued by the Private Security Authority (Ireland).
Next steps
Sources
Last verified: July 2, 2026
XGuard is a marketplace. It does not employ security professionals or issue licences, and it does not promise work. Requirements change, so confirm with the regulator before you apply.