Control Who Enters Your Grounds.

Video Intercoms: Allow office staff to visually verify visitors at the external gate before granting entry.
Fob/Card Systems: Staff-only access for staff rooms and IT server rooms.
Lockdown Capabilities: One-button systems to secure all external doors in an emergency event.

Gate automation and Access Control within a education campus in Ireland are essential for maintaining a secure, efficient, and compliant environment. Automated gates integrated with electronic access systems help regulate entry points across large, open campuses, ensuring that only authorised students, staff, and visitors can gain access. Role-based permissions linked to ID cards or mobile credentials streamline movement while reducing risks of unauthorised entry. When combined with visitor management protocols and emergency override functions, these systems enhance perimeter security, support safeguarding obligations, and align with Irish safety and GDPR compliance standards. Ultimately, they provide campuses with a controlled yet flexible solution that protects people, property, and sensitive academic resources.

Beyond Compliance.

Drill Support: We don't just service the alarm; we can assist with your termly fire drill protocols.
Robust Detectors: Equipment designed to withstand ball games in PE halls and science lab experiments.
School-Wide Alerting: Clear PA/Voice alarm integration to guide students calmly during evacuations.

Fire Life Safety in an educational environment focuses on protecting students, staff, and facilities through comprehensive fire prevention, detection, and emergency response measures. Compliance with Irish standards such as IS 3218 for fire detection and alarm systems, and IS 999 for emergency lighting, ensures that schools and universities maintain safe evacuation routes and reliable warning systems. Regular risk assessments, fire drills, and maintenance of suppression equipment are critical to minimizing hazards and ensuring preparedness. By integrating these measures into daily operations and governance frameworks, educational institutions can safeguard lives, protect property, and maintain continuity of learning in the event of a fire-related emergency.

Deterrence and Resolution.

• Playground Monitoring: High-definition coverage to resolve disputes and bullying incidents objectively.
• Perimeter Protection: Catch vandalism and anti-social behavior occurring outside school hours.
• Privacy Masking: Technology that automatically blocks out private areas (neighboring houses/toilet entrances) to satisfy GDPR.

CCTV systems in educational environments can play a proactive role in supporting anti-bullying policies by providing a secure means of monitoring shared spaces such as corridors, playgrounds, and entrances. When deployed responsibly and in compliance with GDPR, CCTV acts as both a deterrent to bullying behavior and a tool for evidence gathering in incident investigations. For administrators, integrating intelligent video analytics with safeguarding protocols ensures that surveillance is not intrusive but instead reinforces a culture of safety, accountability, and student wellbeing. Clear communication with staff, parents, and students about the purpose of CCTV—protecting individuals and promoting respectful conduct—helps build trust and strengthens the overall effectiveness of anti-bullying strategies.

Securing Valuable Equipment.

• Fire Safety Systems: EN 3218-compliant fire detection and alarm systems, automatic suppression where risk profiles demand, and regular testing/maintenance schedules documented for regulatory audits.

• Intruder & Access Control: EN 50131-certified intruder alarms, electronic access control with role-based permissions, and integration with student/staff ID systems to mitigate unauthorized entry.

• CCTV & Monitoring: GDPR-compliant intelligent CCTV with secure storage, analytics for incident detection, and integration with central monitoring stations.

• IT Room Security: Grade 3 Intruder alarms specifically for rooms housing laptops, iPads, and servers.
• Monitored Alarms: 24/7 connection to Gardaí for swift response during weekends and holidays.

• Risk Management & Compliance: Formal risk assessments, adherence to IS 3218 (fire detection/alarm standards) and IS 999 (emergency lighting), plus alignment with Department of Education guidelines for safeguarding students and staff.

• Continuity Planning: Incident response protocols, asset registers, and resilience measures to ensure minimal disruption to teaching and research activities.

Asset Protection in Educational Environments. Asset protection within schools, colleges, and universities requires a structured approach that aligns with Irish fire safety legislation (e.g., Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003) and data protection obligations under GDPR. Educational facilities hold diverse assets—ICT infrastructure, confidential student records, research materials, and heritage buildings—that demand layered protection strategies.

 "The Invisible Installers"

Summer Works Focus: We plan major upgrades for July and August, guaranteeing completion before the September return.
Cleanliness Guarantee: We leave classrooms exactly as we found them—no dust, no wires, no debris.
Training for Staff: We provide simple, clear training for the Secretary and Caretaker on how to use the new systems easily.
 

Trusted provider to the Irish Education Sector 

“GME security won the tender for replacement of the Intruder Alarm in the TU Dublin Tallaght Campus Main building. GME provided an excellent service and the installation was carried out to a high standard and delivered very promptly. We would be delighted to recommend GME Security.

Mark Parle - Estates Manager, TU Dublin, Tallaght. 

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"The University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin have contracted G.M.E Security to provide and maintain our CCTV network since 2016 following a formal tender. Trinity College have in excess of 70 individual Systems on sites throughout Dublin which are under this contract.

We are extremely grateful for the excellent service, advice and support they give. Their expertise and flexibility have been of immense value. 

Mr. Michael Murray, Security Services Manager, Estates & Facilities Department

 Other education educational sector clients who chose our services are listed here