In December, I negotiated €2.18 billon under the National Development Plan Review to support major capital projects in the Justice sector from 2026-2030. The funding will support increased prison capacity, the opening of new Garda stations and new courthouses, further investment in the National Cyber Security Centre and the delivery of key technology for An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice and the wider justice sector. Full details of my Department’s capital plan are available in the Justice Sectoral Investment Plan, which is published here: [assets.gov.ie/static/documents/72c5df9c/NDP_Sectoral_Investment_Plan-JusticeSector.pdf]
My Department also provides funding to a range of organisations including community and voluntary sector organisations through various funding streams and programmes. These organisations provide important services in many areas across the justice sector including youth justice services, crime prevention, supporting victims of crime, migrant integration, community safety and cybersecurity.
Responsibility for migrant integration funding transferred to my Department from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality in May 2025 with the transfer of the International Protection Accommodation Service, Integration and Ukraine Division (Vote 40).
Details of the various funding streams administered by my Department are provided below.
Community Safety Fund 2025
The Community Safety Fund (CSF) redirects proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána back into communities. In 2025, the CSF funded applications of over €4.4 million, which was a 33% increase on the €3 million awarded in 2024
In October 2025, I announced details of the 42 community projects which were funded under the CSF 2025. Details of these projects, including a geographic breakdown are provided in here: [www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/press-releases/minister-jim-ocallaghan-announces-allocation-of-over-4-million-from-proceeds-of-crime-to-42-community-projects-across-the-country/]
Victims of Crime Fund 2025
Each year, my Department makes funding available to support the work of organisations that specifically help victims of crime, under the Victims of Crime Fund. Previously, organisations assisting victims of domestic, sexual or gender-based violence (DSGBV) received funding under this Fund. These are now funded through Cuan, the national DSGBV agency, which was established in January 2024.
In 2024, my Department invited applications for 2025 Victims of Crime funding from registered charities, voluntary community groups, and other organisations which provide services to support victims in the criminal justice system.
Applicants included organisations that provide support, information and advice on the rights of victims, outreach work, court accompaniment and crime victim helplines. Details of awards under this Fund were announced in March 2025 and published online here: [www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/press-releases/minister-ocallaghan-announces-funding-for-organisations-supporting-victims-of-crime/]
A geographic breakdown of the funding awarded under this Fund has been provided in Table 1 in the attached appendix.
Youth Justice Interventions
Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based multi-agency crime prevention initiatives. They divert young people who have become involved in crime or antisocial behaviour and support wider preventative work within the community and with families at risk.
There are currently 94 YDPs in operation across the State providing nationwide coverage. For 2026, the funding allocated to overall Youth Justice Services increased to €41.4 million.
In general, funding for Youth Justice projects is provided on an ongoing basis to existing projects without the need to invite applications for funding. However, when new Youth Justice projects are being established, and following approval from my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for International Law, Law Reform, and Youth Justice Niall Collins, advertisements for expressions of interest are published to invite proposals from community and youth service organisations to establish new projects in the selected areas.
A geographic breakdown of funding for YDPs has been provided in the Table 2 in the attached appendix.
NCC-IE Cyber Security Improvement Grant
In 2024, the NCC-IE-FSTP Grant Scheme was established by the National Cyber Security Centre to support Irish small and medium companies to implement changes in their IT systems to increase cybersecurity. This support aligns with my Department's strategic objective of developing our national cyber resilience capabilities.
The grant scheme hosted three rounds; in October 2024, January 2025, and June 2025 respectively. Over all three rounds the NCC-IE received 116 applications for funding and awarded a total of 50 grants, for a total amount of approximately €1.7 million.
Full details of the funding awards, including a geographic breakdown are provided in the grant Evaluation Report, published by the NCSC in February 2026 here: [www.ncsc.gov.ie/ncc-ie/grants_for_SMEs/SME_Cyber_Security_Improvement_Grant_Report_2025%20v1.3.pdf]
Integration Fund 2025
In July 2025, my colleague Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy, announced a fund of €3.6 million would be made available under the 2025 Integration Fund. The Fund helps enable community organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants.
The Integration Fund combines two previously run funds – the International Protection Integration Fund (IPIF) and the Communities Integration Fund (CIF). Since their inception, both funds have provided close to €10 million in funding to over 1,000 projects across the country.
In November 2025, it was announced that 117 community-based projects would be awarded funding under the Fund. Details of these projects, including a geographic breakdown, are provided here: [www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/news/117-projects-to-be-funded-under-the-2025-integration-fund/]
National Integration Fund 2023
The National Integration Fund (NIF) supports communities across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants at a national or regional level. Approximately €850,000 is committed per year; funding can be used for both once-off initiatives and projects that run for 1-3 years. NIF 2023 results were announced in April 2024, with 18 projects being awarded grants with a combined total of over €2.8 million over a three-year period. The next NIF funding call is scheduled for 2026.
A geographic breakdown of funding administered under the NIF 2023 has been provided in Table 3 in the attached appendix.
Ireland Against Racism Fund 2025
In July 2025, Minister of State Brophy also announced that €1.5 million in funding would be provided under the 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund (IARF). The IARF enables non-government and community organisations to provide national and regional projects and local initiatives that combat racism and promote racial equality.
In December, it was announced that 37 community organisations were awarded funding under the IARF. Details of these organisations, including a geographic breakdown, are provided here: [www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/press-releases/minister-of-state-colm-brophy-announces-37-projects-to-be-supported-under-the-ireland-against-racism-fund-2025/]
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
My Department also operates a number of EU funding schemes related to migration and integration.
My Department is the Managing Authority of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and beneficiary of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Integration and Employment of Migrants Action (IEM).
The AMIF provides reception and integration supports to International Protection applicants, beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, and other third-country nationals in Ireland. The Integration and Employment of Migrants (IEM) stream of the EIST 2021-2027 Programme is aimed at legally resident migrants who are experiencing barriers to participation and employment because of language difficulties, lack of training or social exclusion.
In February 2025, the 2025 AMIF Open Call for Proposals was announced by what was then the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth. One nationwide organisation, Spirasi, was awarded €1.5 million to provide rehabilitative services and other supports for survivors of torture residing in Ireland.
In July 2025, the 2025 ESF+ Open Call was announced by Minister of State Brophy. In December, it was announced that €2.7 million in funding had been awarded for 8 projects that will increase the employability of people who moved here as migrants. Details of these projects, including their geographic breakdown, are provided here: [www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/press-releases/minister-of-state-for-migration-colm-brophy-announces-funding-for-eight-projects-supporting-the-integration-and-employment-of-people-who-have-moved-here-as-migrants/]#
