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

  • NIEA Management Standards Survey

    NIEA have partnered with HSENI to launch a stress survey for their organisation. This approach will see a short 35 question survey released by HSENI with the aim of developing a bespoke NIEA risk assessment, action plan and policy in response to our returns. This initiative aims to build on the feedback from engagement with senior management, with the focus being on two directorates, taking account of the unique work delivered by staff throughout this process. HSENI will be the impartial...

    Closes 15 November 2026

  • Consultation on Redress Regulations For Truth Recovery Standardised Payment Scheme

    The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill ('the Bill') passed its Final Stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly on 30 June 2026, with Royal Assent expected in Autumn 2026. Following this, the 'Redress Regulations' will be brought before the Assembly for consideration. Once this secondary legislation is passed, this will enable the Redress Service to be established and the redress scheme to open. Why are we seeking your...

    Closes 17 November 2026

  • Consultation on Redress Regulations For Truth Recovery Standardised Payment Scheme - Easy Read

    On 30 June 2026, the Assembly voted to approve a new law known as the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. The new law will: Create a public inquiry. Create a redress scheme to provide support and payments to eligible people. Before the law can start, it must go through a final step called Royal Assent. This is expected to happen in Autumn...

    Closes 17 November 2026

  • Consultation on the Inquiry Rules for the Truth Recovery Public Inquiry

    The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme (2026) Bill (“the Bill”) was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly on 30 June 2026, with Royal Assent to follow in Autumn 2026 . Following this, Inquiry Rules will be brought before the Assembly for consideration prior to their being made into law. This will enable the Inquiry to be established. Why are we seeking your views? The purpose of this...

    Closes 17 November 2026

  • Consultation on the Inquiry Rules for the Truth Recovery Public Inquiry - Easy Read

    On 30 June 2026, the Assembly voted to approve a new law. The new law will: Create a Public inquiry. Create a Redress Scheme to provide support and payments to eligible people. Before the law can start, it must go through a final step called Royal Assent. This is expected to happen in Autumn 2026. The Public Inquiry cannot open until the law is in place. More detailed rules must also be written before the Public Inquiry can begin. We want your views to...

    Closes 17 November 2026

Closed Consultations

  • CDI Membership Survey

    In December 2025, the Department of Education provided each post-primary school in Northern Ireland with a corporate membership to the Career Development Institute (CDI). We would like to learn more about how this resource is being used and how beneficial it is to staff. Your feedback will help inform future support and professional learning opportunities. Estimated completion time: 4 minutes

    Closed 13 November 2026

  • Evaluation of the NICS Well Yoga and Desk Pilates Programme

    Thank you for considering participating in this evaluation. Please read this information page carefully to be informed of what the evaluation is about and how your participation can aid Department for Communities (DfC) on future wellbeing initiatives. This should help guide your decision for participation and give informed consent. Survey Purpose This research is being conducted by a Psychology Student at Queen’s University Belfast who is currently being...

    Closed 13 November 2026

  • Review of Temporary Variation (TV) Policy

    Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Temporary Variation (TV) policy review survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us understand the needs and preferences of those directly involved with schools. Please read the consultation document prior to completing the survey. Where a school is oversubscribed with applications, it may apply to the department to admit additional, named children. The TV Policy ( circular 2026/0 3 ...

    Closed 11 November 2026