838. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the status of the Community Safety Fund application in question; and the expected timeframe for a decision. [64564/26]

First opened in 2022, the Community Safety Fund (CSF) is an important and effective means of achieving stronger, safer communities. It ensures that the proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána are re-invested back into communities to enhance safety and security where people live. 127 projects across Ireland have been successful in securing funding through the Community Safety Fund to date.

Details on the timetable for the 2026 CSF Funding Call are outlined below:

This year’s fund, totalling €4.75 million, represents a significant increase on the initial allocation of €2 million in 2022.

The guidance document for the funding call can be found at the following link:

assets.gov.ie/static/documents/564ce32b/2026_Community_Safety_Fund_Guidance_Document_.pdf

A Selection Committee within my Department, including an independent panel member from outside the Department, will review all submitted CSF applications and assess each application in accordance with the published award criteria. Final recommendations on the award of grants will be made by the Selection Committee and submitted to me for approval. As this is a competitive grant process, applications will be assessed against the published criteria and established appraisal process.

As set out in the above timetable, it is intended to announce successful projects in the coming weeks.