Have Your Say

Welcome to the NI Government online consultation tool. This site will help you find and participate in consultations and surveys to have your say in government initiatives.

Activities from Department of Communities (DfC), The Executive Office (TEO), Department for the Economy (DfE), Department of Education (DE), Department of Justice (DoJ), Housing Executive (NIHE), and the Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) can be found below. 

Open Consultations

  • DFE Social Enterprise Loan Scheme Survey

    The Department for the Economy (DfE) recognises the increasingly positive economic, social, and environmental role that social enterprises play within Northen Ireland. The work that takes place within the social enterprise sector provides meaningful and innovative employment that creates “Good Jobs” for individuals. They also provide positive benefits and value to our local communities and the wider community of Northern Ireland. DfE understands that accessing funding to...

    Closes 9 October 2024

  • Senior Leadership Forum Evaluation - 25th September 2024

    Thank you for attending the Senior Leadership Forum on 25th September 2024. It would be appreciated if you would complete an evaluation of the event to support future planning and direction of the Senior Leadership Forums. Many thanks People Insight, Engagement and Strategy Team

    Closes 10 October 2024

  • Use of Mobile Phones and Other Similar Devices in Schools Survey

    The Department of Education has launched a survey for schools and EOTAS settings to gather information on current approaches to pupils’ use of personal mobile devices. The new guidance on pupils’ personal use of mobile phones and other similar devices during the school day is available at DE Circular 2024/14 Guidance for Schools on Pupils’ Personal Use of Mobile Phones and other Similar Devices During the School Day

    Closes 11 October 2024

  • DoJ DP Development - Feedback Form

    Thank you for attending the recent DP Development session, we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to answer a few short questions. All feedback is confidential and will help tailor future events that will be offered by the Department.

    Closes 15 October 2024

  • Consultation on Codes of Practice issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (PACE)

    The Department of Justice (DoJ) is seeking your views on the revisions of the draft PACE Codes of Practice (A to H) and new draft PACE Code of Practice I (Persons detained under national security provisions). We would encourage everyone with an interest in this matter to read the consultation paper available in the introduction section, which sets out the reason for the revisions and provides a summary of the proposed changes within each of the Codes.

    Closes 16 October 2024

Forthcoming Consultations

  • DfC Fraud Act Consultation

    This questionnaire allows stakeholders to give their views on the revised Code of Practice on Obtaining Information - the full consultation is available on the Department for Communities website at https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations

    Opens 7 October 2024

Closed Consultations

  • DfC Carers Forum Registration

    Registration is now open for the DfC Carers Forum 8 October 10:30-12:00. Invites will issue in due course.

    Closed 4 October 2024

  • Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill

    Purpose of this consultation This consultation seeks to gather opinion from the public, stakeholders and interested parties on a range of employment rights with a view to enhancing the Employment Law framework in the north of Ireland and ensuring it is fit for purpose. Specific objectives are in place around replacing zero hours contracts with contracts that offer flexibility & protect workers’ rights* and the removal of unfair barriers for trade unions, particularly in low...

    Closed 30 September 2024

  • ESA Application Form September 2024

    How to claim You can submit a claim to New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) online by following the link below. Entitlement to New Style ESA is dependent on your National Insurance record. For more information on the entitlement conditions, please visit NI Direct . You can ask a friend or relative or an organisation that you know and trust to help you. Alternatively you can contact ESA for help on 0800 085 6318. If you have speech or...

    Closed 30 September 2024