Robert O'Donoghue (Dublin Fingal West, Labour)
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425. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the establishment of the Local Community Safety Partnership in Fingal, including the date on which members were appointed; when the inaugural meeting took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29330/26]

Robert O'Donoghue (Dublin Fingal West, Labour)
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426. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the membership composition of the Fingal Local Community Safety Partnership, including representation from An Garda Síochána, local authorities, community groups and other stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/26]

Robert O'Donoghue (Dublin Fingal West, Labour)
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427. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether the Fingal Local Community Safety Partnership has elected a Chair and Vice-Chair; and if so, to provide details of those appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/26]

Robert O'Donoghue (Dublin Fingal West, Labour)
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428. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the expected timeline for full operational capacity of the Fingal Local Community Safety Partnership, including funding, staffing, and administrative supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29334/26]

Robert O'Donoghue (Dublin Fingal West, Labour)
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429. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which the effectiveness of the Local Community Safety Partnerships, including the Fingal partnership, will be measured and reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29335/26]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 425, 426, 427, 428 and 429 together.

The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which I commenced in April 2025, provides for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships (Safety Partnerships) within each local authority area. In accordance with the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, and in recognition that community safety is not solely the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, they bring together a broader range of relevant stakeholders to identify and respond to issues relating to community safety in a coordinated, proactive way. Each Local Community Safety Partnership is required to develop and implement its own tailored community safety plan.

Local Community Safety Partnerships are supported by two full-time, permanent staff at local authority administrative Grades VII and IV. Funding for these staff is provided by my Department and they are employed by the relevant local authority.

The National Office for Community Safety, an office of my Department, is providing support and guidance to Safety Partnerships in the performance of their functions and to monitor the implementation of local community safety plans. It is also a statutory function of the National Office to commission research and evaluations relating to the operation of Safety Partnerships. Such monitoring and evaluations will be guided by the strategic pillars of the National Strategy for Improving Community Safety. This strategy is currently being finalised following public consultation, ensuring our research is evidence-led and responsive to the safety concerns of communities across Ireland.

To date I have appointed members to 35 out of 36 Safety Partnerships.

The inaugural meeting of the Fingal North Local Community Safety Partnership was held on the 21 January 2026 where they elected their Chair, Cllr Corina Johnston, and Vice Chair, Maggie McDonagh. Further information including details of membership can be accessed at this link.

The inaugural meeting of Fingal West Local Community Safety Partnership was held on 28 January 2026 at which they elected their Chair, Phillip Jennings, and Vice Chair, Cllr John Walsh. Further information including details of membership can be accessed at this link.

Under section 116 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, Safety Partnerships once established, are independent, community-led bodies mandated to design tailored safety plans based on local priorities. They make their own decisions as to their day-to-day activity, operating in accordance with Statutory Regulations and having regard to Guidance from the National Office for Community Safety. Queries relating to their work should be directed to the relevant Safety Partnership.

Contact details for Local Community Safety Partnerships are available at this link.