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Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Questions (1101)

Patrick Costello

Question:

1101. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the allocations of the 2023 community safety innovation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37540/23]

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As the Deputy will be aware, the Community Safety Innovation Fund was established in April 2021 by myself and the Minister for Public Expenditure to allow proceeds of crime to be directed into community projects to support community safety. The fund was allocated €2 million under Budget 2022.  

The funding was increased to €3 million for 2023, and the call for applications to the 2023 fund closed in May. Applications for the 2023 fund are currently being considered by officials in my Department and I look forward to seeing the projects that will emerge from this new round of funding in the coming weeks. It is anticipated that another round of funding will open for applicants in 2024.

The Community Safety Innovation Fund reflects the successes of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau in identifying and seizing the ill-gotten gains of criminals. Equally, people across Ireland are working tirelessly in their communities to prevent crime from taking hold and make their local areas safer. The fund seeks to recognise and combine both of these actions.

 

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