In 1974, the managing director of ATA Security, Paul Flanagan, spearheaded the setting up of standards for alarm systems in Ireland working closely with the Security Industry, Gardai, Insurance Industry and the Standards Authority.

In the late '70's Paul as president of the ISIA, had the honour of launching the first Irish Intruder Alarm Standard IS.199. To this day, he continues to develop standards both at home and in Europe in conjunction with the relevant authorities.

In 1979, Paul represented Ireland at the first European Alarm meeting held in London under the auspices of the British Home office to ascertain the feasibility of a European Alarm Standard.

The Irish Technical Committee TC.13
All European countries are now operating under this standard. Conflicting national standard such as IS: 199 have been withdrawn. Since 1989, Paul has been re-elected to chair TC.13 which he continues to this day. He is also a member of TC. 79, WGI Cenelec Commitee, who are responsible for and currently revising Standard EN 50131-1.

The Irish Technical Commitee TC.13 is responsible for the European harmonisation process in Ireland for standards relating to Intruder Alarm Systems, CCTV, Access control Systems, Social Alarms, etc. as well as standard IS: 228.

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