Private investigators in Ireland earned close to €10m in 2023

The annual report from the Private Security Authority highlights how "private eyes" are one of the fastest growing businesses across the entire private security sector.  File photo: iStock/urbazon

Almost €10m was paid out for private investigators in Ireland last year, new figures have revealed. 

The annual report from the Private Security Authority highlights how "private eyes" are one of the fastest growing businesses across the entire private security sector.  Private security in Ireland now has a turnover of more than €1bn a year.