Protective Services Division

The Protective Services Division is an Irish national law enforcement agency that is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The sworn members are divided among the Special Agents and the Uniformed Division. Its chief objective is Protection, which entails ensuring the safety of current and former national leaders and their families, such as the Grand Chancellor, Chancellors, past Chancellors, Prime Minister, visiting heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and foreign embassies.