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

  • Staff Officer General Service Competition 2026 - WHG Successful Candidates

    An opportunity for staff working in Working Health Group to advise of their inclusion on promotion or recruitment lists.

    Closes 21 October 2026

  • Antrim and Newtownabbey Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair 2026 - Registration of Interest

    Antrim and Newtownabbey Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair, Thursday 22nd October 2026 10.30am to 2pm, Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey. Department for Communities along with Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership are inviting employers recruiting in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council district to register for the job fair. This event aims to host a range of employers with representation from local support organisations on the day. This event will host a quiet period...

    Closes 21 October 2026

  • Historic Environment Policy Consultation

    Your views on the vision and aims for an Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland Below are questions relating to the draft vision and aims for an Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland. The department is keen to have your views on these matters and appreciates you taking the time to complete the questionnaire. For further information on the policy development work, please click on the following link: ...

    Closes 23 October 2026

  • NIPS Strengthening Family Relations Strategy

    NIPS Strengthening Family Relations Strategy Review NIPS is developing a new strategy to replace the existing Strengthening Family Relations Strategy and wants to hear from people at an early stage, before the new strategy is developed. We are seeking views from stakeholders, practitioners, partners and people with lived experience to understand what has worked well, what could be improved and what should be prioritised in the new strategy. ...

    Closes 23 October 2026

  • Public Sector Employer in Partnership with a Training Provider Award 2027

    The Public Sector Employer in Partnership with a Training Provider Award 2027 is designed to acknowledge excellence and originality between the Training Provider and Employer in the delivery of Apprenticeship training including commitment; development; and, sustainability. Who can enter? This category is open to Employers from the public sector using Training Providers to deliver their apprenticeships programme. Who can submit a nomination? Nominations must only be...

    Closes 23 October 2026

Forthcoming Consultations

  • Strengthening Family Relationships Strategy - Visitors Survey

    We want to hear from you The Northern Ireland Prison Service looks after people who are in prison. We know that when someone is in prison, it can affect the whole family, including children and young people. The Prison Service already has a plan to help people in...

    Opens 19 October 2026

  • Chair and Non-Executive Directors of the Strategic Investment Board (SIB)

    The deadline for receipt of all completed applications is 12 Noon (GMT) on Friday 06 November 2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant, to ensure that they have submitted their application to the Department on or before the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Tel: ...

    Opens 19 October 2026

Closed Consultations

  • TransformED Day 25th September Feedback

    Thank you for engaging with the September 2026 TransformED Development Day. Your feedback will help us evaluate the usefulness of the resources provided and inform future TransformED development days and events.

    Closed 12 October 2026

  • Forensic Science Research Summit for The United Kingdom and Ireland - Sept 26

    The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the inaugural Forensic Science Research Summit for The United Kingdom and Ireland that took place in Manchester on 8 & 9 November and what our next steps should be. The Summit was jointly sponsored by the Home Office, Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services, Forensic Science Ireland, Forensic Science Northern Ireland, and the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, reflecting a shared commitment across our jurisdictions to...

    Closed 9 October 2026

  • Behaviour in Schools Review: Call for Evidence

    The Department of Education (DE) is undertaking a review of behaviour in schools across Northern Ireland. This review is being led by an independent expert, Tom Bennett OBE, and aims to develop a clear, evidence-informed understanding of the main behavioural challenges currently facing schools and to identify effective approaches and interventions that support positive behaviour, wellbeing, and learning. This Call for Evidence invites views, experiences, and data from a...

    Closed 6 October 2026