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

  • Conference Minority Languages- CoimisinĂ©ir Gaeilge

    We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes (approximately 5–10) to complete the following questionnaire. Your feedback is important to us and will play an important role in shaping the development of best practice standards.

    Closes 16 July 2026

  • Amendments to House Sales Scheme: Consultation Questionnaire

    This questionnaire forms part of a public consultation seeking your views on proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) House Sales Scheme, as well as on the longer-term future of the Scheme. The consultation invites feedback on: Five proposed amendments to the current House Sales Scheme, which have been endorsed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive Board; The proposed transitional arrangements, including their design and...

    Closes 17 July 2026

  • Beartas Gaeilge na Roinne Geilleagair

    Beartas Gaeilge na Roinne Geilleagair Léargas Ginearálta Is cuid ríthábhachtach luachmhar dár n-oidhreacht chultúrtha chomhroinnte í an Ghaeilge. Baineann sí le hachan duine inár sochaí, agus tá ról nach beag aici i múnlú ár bhféiniúlachta, i saibhriú ár bpobal, agus inár nascadh lenár stair. Is ar mhaithe linne féin uilig atá an fhorbairt, an chosaint, agus an cur chun cinn ann don Gaeilge, agus is cóir glacadh leis an...

    Closes 23 July 2026

  • Department for the Economy Draft Irish Language Policy

    The Irish language is a vital and treasured part of our shared cultural heritage. It belongs to everyone in our society and plays a meaningful role in shaping our identity, enriching our communities, and connecting us to our history. Its development, protection, and promotion are in all our interests and should be embraced as a source of pride and unity. This policy sets out a clear and progressive vision for the Irish language—one that seeks to remove barriers, challenge...

    Closes 23 July 2026

  • Ireland EU Presidency Briefing - Participant Feedback Survey

    Thank you for attending the recent Irish Presidency Briefing hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). We are now gathering feedback from Northern Ireland officials to help us assess the usefulness of the session, understand your priorities, and identify opportunities for improving future cross‑government engagement.

    Closes 24 July 2026

Forthcoming Consultations

  • European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) Visitor Survey 2026

    Thank you for attending European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2026. Your feedback helps us improve future events and helps us continue showcasing Northern Ireland’s heritage. This survey only takes a few minutes to complete. Complete the survey for a chance to win a gift voucher! ...

    Opens 12 September 2026

Closed Consultations

  • Sport Northern Ireland Performance Pathway Survey

    Sport Northern Ireland (SNI) is undertaking a review of investment across performance sport to inform funding decisions for the second half of the 2026–27 investment cycle and to support planning towards future multi-year investment. This survey forms a key part of that review and is designed to build a clear, system-wide picture of how performance pathways are currently structured, resourced, and delivered across sports. The information gathered will...

    Closed 14 July 2026

  • YJA Evaluation of Vaping Substance Referral Scheme

    Evaluation of Vaping programme facilitated by YJA

    Closed 8 July 2026

  • Leading Together for Excellence: A TransformED NI Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning

    The Department of Education is seeking views on Leading Together for Excellence: A TransformED NI Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning. This strategy sets out a long‑term, system‑wide approach to strengthening teacher professional learning as a central driver of educational excellence in Northern Ireland. The strategy is grounded in strong international evidence that no education system can exceed the quality of its teachers, and that high‑quality professional...

    Closed 6 July 2026