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<\/a><\/p>\nReporting a crime can be deeply distressing, and it is essential that victims feel safe, heard, and treated with dignity throughout the process. These organisations play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals receive compassionate support, practical assistance, and clear information about their rights.<\/p>\n
The funding will help provide a range of services, including emotional support, counselling, helplines, court accompaniment, and assistance during Garda interviews for those affected by traumatic incidents.<\/p>\n
These groups form a vital part of Ireland\u2019s victim support framework, and this investment will help ensure that specialised services remain accessible across the country when they are most needed.<\/p>\n
In addition, \u20ac480,000 has been allocated to honour existing commitments related to training, research, and advocacy work for victims of crime.<\/p>\n
The government has emphasised the importance of ensuring access to support for all victims, particularly those in vulnerable situations and minority communities. The Victims of Crime Fund continues to be a key mechanism in delivering these essential services.<\/p>\n
Funding arrangements have evolved in recent years, with organisations supporting victims of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence now funded separately through Cuan, the national statutory agency established in January 2024.<\/p>\n
A multi-annual funding model, introduced in 2024 and covering 2025 to 2027, aims to provide greater stability, enabling organisations to plan effectively for staffing and long-term service delivery.<\/p>\n
All applicant organisations are required to demonstrate strong governance, sound financial management, and the capacity to meet monitoring and reporting standards.<\/p>\n