Call for licensing of security guards

Bouncers and security guards should be licensed by the State, a Labour Party councillor has said.

Bouncers and security guards should be licensed by the State, a Labour Party councillor has said.

Mr Eric Byrne said the "mushrooming security industry needs to be brought under control" given public concern that some of its members were involved in supplying drugs at their premises.

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