Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2026
762. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the Community Safety Fund will open for applications for 2026; if there will be an increase in the funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6355/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Community Safety Fund re-directs the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, back into communities in order to fund innovative local projects aimed at building stronger, safer communities.
Initially called the Community Safety Innovation Fund and launched in 2022, it has supported 127 community safety projects to date all across Ireland.
I expect to launch the 2026 fund in March, with a deadline for submission of completed applications in May. Details on how to apply will be made available on my Department's website.
The fund is managed by the National Office for Community Safety.
On 30 October 2025, I announced the allocation of €4.4 million from the fund to support 42 community safety projects nationwide. This represents a 33% increase on the €3 million awarded in 2024. I secured a further increase in funding to €4.75m for 2026.
