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

  • Child Friendly - Reducing Offending and Reoffending - Call for Views

    We are the Department of Justice. We are a part of the government in Northern Ireland. We are in charge of protecting people from crime. We want there to be less crime in Northern Ireland. We are writing a new plan on how to reduce crime in Northern Ireland. We want to know what you think of our plan. Please answer the questions on this website to tell us what you think.

    Closes 13 August 2026

  • Reducing Offending and Reoffending - Call for Views

    Reducing offending and reoffending remains a significant challenge for Northern Ireland, with serious and lasting impacts for victims of crime, as well as for individuals, families, communities and public services. While Northern Ireland remains one of the safest places to live in the UK, offending and repeat offending continue to cause harm, undermine community confidence and affect life chances, creating long-term social and economic costs that extend well beyond the justice system. ...

    Closes 13 August 2026

  • Easy Read - Reducing Offending and Reoffending - Call for Views

    We want there to be less crime in Northern Ireland. We are writing a new plan on how to reduce crime in Northern Ireland. We want to know what you think of our plan. Please answer the questions on this website to tell us what you think.

    Closes 13 August 2026

  • Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form - Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) - Members

    The NICS is committed to ensuring that all eligible persons have equal opportunity for public appointments on the basis of their ability and aptitude for the role. Monitoring is carried out to help us ensure that our processes and procedures promote equality of opportunity as far as possible. We would be very grateful if you could help by completing and returning this monitoring form as part of your application. The information you provide in this monitoring form will be held...

    Closes 14 August 2026

  • Department for the Economy - Public Appointment Competition - Members for the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland

    The deadline for receipt of all completed applications is 12.00 Noon (BST) on Friday 14 August 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. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive appointments process. Reasonable adjustments are available on request – please contact us if you require support at any stage. Please contact the...

    Closes 14 August 2026

Forthcoming Consultations

Closed Consultations

  • Consultation on Geothermal Regulation

    Overview The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking views on proposals to introduce a new regulatory framework for geothermal energy in Northern Ireland. Geothermal energy is the natural heat stored underground. It can be used to heat buildings, provide hot water, and in some cases cool buildings. It is a local, low‑carbon energy source that is available at all times and does not depend on the weather. Increasing its use could help reduce carbon emissions, improve...

    Closed 7 August 2026

  • General Service DP Competition - WHG Successful Candidates

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

    Closed 6 August 2026

  • Crowdfunder: Creating Opportunities - Phase 2 - End of Project Report

    This end of project report is designed to provide Sport NI with valuable feedback on the delivery of your recent Creating Opportunities Award. Please complete all questions within the report, we ask you to be honest and open in your feedback and report back accurate details as requested. Completion and submission of this end of project report is a requirement within the Terms and Conditions of your award. You must be an office bearer at your organisation and duly...

    Closed 31 July 2026