Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
1775. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the establishment of the 36 local community safety partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which I commenced on Wednesday 2 April 2025, provides for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP) within each local authority area. The regulations for these Safety Partnerships came into operation on Monday 30 June, and 36 Partnerships are in the process of being established in local authority areas across the country.
To date I have appointed members to 33 Local Community Safety Partnerships and I expect to be making further appointments in the near future.
As of 9 January 2026 the National Office for Community Safety have been informed that 15 Local Community Safety Partnerships have held their inaugural meetings at which they elected their Chair and Vice Chair. Many others held induction meetings in November and December and will be holding their inaugural meeting in January. It is anticipated that all Safety Partnerships will be fully established in Q1 2026.
The National Office for Community Safety, an office of my Department, is providing support to local authorities and in particular to Local Community Safety Partnership teams, in the process of establishing each Safety Partnership in their area.
