This final evaluation report marks the movement towards formal closure/end of the pilot phase and the transition to national roll-out of the LCSP model across Ireland. It is the final report in a series of three that tracked and evaluated the set up and development of the three LCSP pilot sites:

• Dublin North Inner City LCSP was set up early in 2021, the Chairperson was appointed in February 2021, and the inaugural meeting of the partnership was held on 29th July 2021.
• The Dublin North Inner City Community Safety Plan 2023 – 2026 was launched by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee on 8th September 2023.
• Longford LCSP was set up in summer 2021, the Chairperson was appointed in June 2021, and the inaugural meeting of the partnership was held on 19th September 2021.
• The Longford Community Safety Plan 2022-2024 was launched by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee in September 2022.
• Waterford LCSP was set up in summer 2021, the Chairperson was appointed in June 2021. There was a premeeting of the LCSP on 20th July 2021 and the first official meeting of the partnership was held on 7th September 2021.
• The Waterford Community Safety Plan 2023-2028 was launched by the Minister for Justice Simon Harris on 27th March 2023. 

This final report builds on the findings and learning set out in the Interim Report. The purpose is to inform decision making for the planned implementation of the rollout of the LCSP nationwide in 2024 and beyond.