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

  • Consultation on the future of Limavady Courthouse

    The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking views on a proposal for the permanent closure and disposal of Limavady Courthouse, resulting in the permanent reallocation of Limavady Adult Magistrates Court business to an alternative courthouse within the NICTS estate that can provide better facilities to service users. The proposal is aimed at delivering improved user experience, value for money, resilience and sustainability across the NICTS estate. Further...

    Closes 21 August 2026

  • Good Jobs Charter Initial Consultation and Survey

    Thank you for taking part in this initial Good Jobs Charter consultation and survey exercise. You will be asked to choose your initial preference for a Charter type followed by a survey on what initiatives you consider to be indicators of a good job. A Charter co-design group will use this initial consultation and survey to help shape a Good Jobs Charter and a final consultation will take place at a later date. Employer and trade union representative bodies will be invited to join...

    Closes 28 August 2026

  • ABC Trust - Post Aesthetics Survey

    ABC Trust is carrying out a short survey to gather feedback on the appearance and facilities of the ABC building. Your views will help us understand how the building is perceived and identify any areas for improvement. The survey should take no more than a few minutes to complete.

    Closes 28 August 2026

  • Careers Service Feedback Questionnaire

    Overview The Careers Service is an important part of the Department for the Economy and provides career information, advice and guidance.

    Closes 31 August 2026

  • Employment and Support Allowance Claim Form August 26

    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 use Relay UK dial...

    Closes 31 August 2026

Forthcoming Consultations

  • Employment and Support Allowance Claim Form September 26

    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 . ...

    Opens 1 September 2026

  • SSPLDMS Engagement Event Evaluation 02 September 2026

    SSPLDMS Engagement Event Evaluation 02 September 2026

    Opens 2 September 2026

  • 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

  • Consultation on Warm Healthy Homes Fund

    The Department for Communities is proposing a new Warm Healthy Homes Fund – an energy efficiency scheme to help low‑income households experiencing or at risk of Fuel Poverty. The Fund will act as the Department’s principal, long-term sustainable solution to fuel poverty and will build on the success of the Department's current Affordable Warmth Scheme and lessons learned from similar schemes across the devolved nations. Following extensive engagement with...

    Closed 19 August 2026

  • Consultation on the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) Equality and Disability Action Plans 2026-2029

    This is a public consultation by the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) to seek your views on our equality and disability action plans for 2026-2029. Draft PPS Equality Action Plan 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029 Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities, in carrying out their functions relating to Northern Ireland, to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity...

    Closed 19 August 2026

  • Consultation on compensation for miscarriages of justice: options for Northern Ireland statutory compensation limits

    Prior to the enactment of section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, compensation for miscarriages of justice was originally administered on a non-statutory, ex gratia basis. Awards were assessed on a case-by-case basis and were not subject to a prescribed statutory maximum. Over time, the level of awards and associated legal costs rose significantly, leading to concerns about affordability, consistency and public confidence. In 2008, statutory maximum limits were introduced...

    Closed 17 August 2026