€4.3m for organisations supporting victims and survivors of crime

Funding of more than €4.3 million for organisations supporting victims of crime was announced today.

€3.8 million will be allocated to 10 specialised victim support groups including:

• Victim Support at Court; AdVic; and Crime Victims Helpline;
• Ruhama; Support After Homicide; Missing in Ireland; and Tourist SOS;
• Immigrant Council of Ireland, Doras and Migrants Rights Centre Ireland.

A further €480,000 is being allocated to meet existing commitments under prior agreements for training, research and advocacy for victims of crime.

Each year, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration provides funding to support organisations specifically helping victims of crime through the Victims of Crime Fund. Previously, organisations assisting victims of domestic, sexual or gender-based violence received funding under this Fund. These organisations are now funded through Cuan, the national domestic, sexual and gender-based violence statutory agency which was established in January 2024.

A multi annual approach was introduced in 2024 which covers the period 2025 to 2027 – this was agreed upon to assist the organisations in their strategic and staffing planning.

Applicant organisations must demonstrate appropriate governance and financial controls, including management structures and capacity to meet monitoring and reporting requirements.