Community Safety

Community safety is about people being safe and feeling safe in their own community. Ireland is generally regarded as a safe country, with relatively low crime rates and a general feeling of safety and security. However, this is not the case in every community and some people can experience a different reality. We want to make every corner of Ireland a better, safer, more peaceful place for everyone.

News:

30 June 2025 - Green Light for New Local Community Safety Partnerships Nationwide

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has signed regulations, which come into effect today (Monday 30 June), that provide for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships in each local authority area across the country.

At a local level, community safety partnerships will play a major role in enhancing community safety nationwide in collaboration with An Garda Síochána, local residents, businesses and state agencies.

7 April 2025 - The Community Safety Fund 2025 Launch

The Community Safety Fund, which allow the proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána to be directed into local projects that support community safety, was launched on Monday 7th April 2025 by Minister Jim O’Callaghan.

€4m is available for grants of €20,000 - €150,000.