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  • Racial Equality Call for Views

    The Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025 establishes a framework for government departments, and others, to tackle racial inequalities. As we approach the final year of the strategy, it is important that we plan ahead for the future strategic approach to racial equality. This Call for Views aims to gather insights, experience, and evidence that will inform our strategic development and play a crucial role in driving forward actions that will ensure this is a place where diversity is... More
    Closed 6 March 2025

  • USING BIOFUELS TO TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS FOR HEATING

    As a region with over 62% of homes reliant on heating oil, and many businesses using liquid fossil fuels as a primary means of heat, the need for viable, sustainable alternatives is pressing. While technologies like heat pumps are vital for the long-term decarbonisation of heating, renewable liquid biofuels like HVO and bioLPG may offer an important transitionary option, where low carbon technologies like heat pumps and heat networks are not currently suitable or practicable. ... More
    Closed 4 March 2025

  • HSENI Market Compliance Chemicals

    2024/25 Chemicals Questionnaire Questions This questionnaire has been composed by the Market Compliance Chemicals Team (Chemicals Team) at HSENI. Chemicals are used across a wide variety of industries and professions. These will range from solvents, acids and bases, paints, coatings, adhesives, to cleaning products, lubricants and many other products between. There are various duties when using chemicals for different actors in the supply chain, whether manufacturers of... More
    Closed 3 March 2025

  • Application Form - Developing Women in The Community Programme Phase Three – 2025 - 2027

    Welcome to the Developing Women in the Community Programme Phase Three. Before completing this Application Form, please ensure you have read and understood the Developing Women in the Community Programme Phase Three Information and Guidance Notes Developing Women in the Community Programme Phase Three 2025 - 2027 - information and guidance notes and Project Specification Developing Women in the Community Programme Phase Three 2025 - 2027 - project specification ... More
    Closed 3 March 2025

  • Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme 2025

    Líofa aims to encourage as many people as possible to make a personal pledge to improve their Irish, and in doing so, to join a community of likeminded people focused on learning and using the language. Líofa’s Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme provides practical support to Líofa participants. It offers the opportunity for eligible applicants, irrespective of tradition and background, to be able to attend an Irish-language summer college, and experience the Irish language in all... More
    Closed 3 March 2025

  • ACNI Arts and Older People (AOP) End of Project Report

    This questionnaire is to be completed by the lead delivery organisation at the end of your Arts and Older People project All questions may not apply to your project, if a question does not apply to your project, then please leave it blank The response to these questions will be used by ACNI to evidence the impact of this programme. Some information will be aggregated, some will be used verbatim. Responses may be shared with an external project evaluator; they may be... More
    Closed 1 March 2025

  • ESA Application Form February 2025

    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 have speech or... More
    Closed 28 February 2025

  • ASG Customer Satisfaction Survey 2025

    The Analytical Services Group (ASG) in the Department of Justice produces a range of statistics relating to crime and justice in Northern Ireland. This customer survey is vital to how we can understand your needs and how we can best meet demand. We are encouraging responses from everyone interested in crime statistics, including from government, policing bodies, victim groups, voluntary and charities, civil society organisations and academia. The survey includes questions on... More
    Closed 28 February 2025

  • Lisburn and Castlereagh Job Fair 2025 - Employer Registration of Interest

    Lisburn and Castlereagh Job Fair, Thursday 27th February 11.00am to 2.00pm, Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn. Department for Communities and Lisburn and Castlereagh LMP are inviting employers who will be recruiting within the council area to register their interest in exhibiting at the job fair. Please note that this event could be oversubscribed, expressing your interest does not guarantee you a stand. We will be in contact once stands are allocated. More
    Closed 26 February 2025

  • Benefit Statistics Summary User Survey

    The Department for Communities (DfC) Anayltics Division (AD) produces the Benefits Statistics Summary which provides an up-to-date, concise overview of the main benefits administered by the Department. These statistics are accredited official statistics, classed as "National Statistics", except in relation to Universal Credit which are currently designated as ‘Official Statistics in development’ (previously Experimental Statistics). More
    Opened 25 February 2025

  • Young People's Attitudes to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland 2024 - User Survey

    The Executive Office published the Young People's Attitudes to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland 2024 report in February 2025. We are interested in understanding more about the quality of the publication and how it is used. This is important, as it will help us to provide a high quality service which meets users' needs. Your views are extremely important to us and we thank you in advance for taking part in this feedback survey. If you have any questions, please... More
    Opened 25 February 2025

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Statistics User Survey

    The Department for Communities (DfC) Anayltics Division (AD) produces the statistics for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in NI. These statistics are accredited official statistics, classed as "National Statistics", and include official statistics in development, meaning they are recently added tables of official statistics undergoing a development. They are published in order to involve users and stakeholders in their development and as a means to build in... More
    Opened 25 February 2025

  • Benefit Cap Statistics User Survey

    The Department for Communities (DfC) Analytics Division (AD) produces the statistics for Benefit Cap in NI. These statistics are new official statistics undergoing evaluation. They are published in order to involve users and stakeholders in their development and as a means to build in quality at an early stage. We are reaching out to potential users of this publication to better understand how the statistics are being used and whether there are any improvements that can be made. We would... More
    Opened 24 February 2025

  • Universal Credit Statistics User Survey

    The Department for Communities (DfC) Analytics Division (AD) produces the statistics for Universal Credit in NI. These statistics are new official statistics undergoing evaluation. They are published in order to involve users and stakeholders in their development and as a means to build in quality at an early stage. We are reaching out to potential users of this publication to better understand how the statistics are being used and whether there are any improvements that can be made. ... More
    Opened 24 February 2025

  • CISM Review

    In keeping with the NIPS commitment to staff wellbeing a review of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Programme is currently ongoing . The overall aim of this review is to assess the effectiveness of the current procedures in place to help ensure staff are supported to minimise the impact of trauma following their involvement in minor, moderate and severe critical incidents. To help inform the review, if you have been involved in an incident such as an assault,... More
    Closed 23 February 2025

  • Draft Social Investment Strategy 2025-2030 Consultation

    Consultation on our Draft Social Investment Strategy 2025-2030 Closing date: 16th May 2025 The consultation will run for 12 weeks, from 21 st February 2025 up to 16 th May 2025 and we want to hear from you. With a clear focus on social enterprise, our draft strategy has been carefully created . Our strategic view of People, Place & Prosperity sets out how we envisage to deliver this in partnership with all our stakeholders. Our... More
    Opened 21 February 2025

  • Questionnaire – Management of Legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems.

    During 2025, HSENI inspectors will be conducting a series of visits to selected premises in relation to the management of Legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. Visits will take place to buildings that provide facilities for vulnerable populations and/or the general public. The initial phase of this initiative will assess compliance with legislative requirements by way of an electronic questionnaire. This questionnaire will provide an early indication of the... More
    Opened 20 February 2025

  • Consultation on Proposals for Inclusion in a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill

    The Minister of Justice has launched a consultation and is seeking the views of the public on proposals for inclusion in a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill. The proposals on which views are sought relate to: The establishment of a statutory Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses of Crime. A provision to compel criminal justice organisations to provide or publish statistical victim information, including evidence of Victim Charter compliance. ... More
    Closed 20 February 2025

  • Consultation – Employment Support Scheme Cessation of Funding - Equality Impact Assessment

    The Department for Communities (DfC) is facing a constrained financial position as a result of the recent budget allocation. In response to this DfC is considering an option to cease funding the Employment Support Scheme. This Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) consultation is seeking views and comments from interested parties on the potential equality implications arising from this option. This survey allows stakeholders to give their views on the cessation of... More
    Closed 17 February 2025

  • REVIEW OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND UNIFORM GRANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    This consultation is intended to seek your views on the number of children and young people who could benefit from free school meals (FSM) and uniform grants (UG) in Northern Ireland. The Department has explored a number of options and has modelled the impact of each option in terms of the number of extra pupils that could benefit and the associated additional costs. While the Department’s budget is an extremely challenging position, both now and in... More
    Closed 14 February 2025

  • SEG Away Day Feedback

    SEG Away Day feedback survey More
    Closed 14 February 2025

  • Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations

    Welcome to the draft Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations Public Consultation Survey. Thank you for your interest in this consultation. Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 sets out the requirement for employers to publish information relating to the pay of employees for the purpose of showing whether there are differences in the pay of male and female employees, i.e. the Gender Pay Gap (GPG). The... More
    Closed 14 February 2025

  • ACNI Expression of Interst Immersive Arts Showcase

    On the 11 th March 2025 ACNI will host a showcase of digital art developed through the Creative Industries Seed Fund, Organisations and individual Artists Digital Evolution programme hosted at the MAC, Belfast. The aim of this event is to showcase and celebrate work created to a range of government and industry attendees and provide an opportunity for broader audiences to attend. There will be limited spaces to exhibit, especially depending on work shown, and this... More
    Closed 11 February 2025

  • Equality Assessment Consultation on ASB Housing Proposals

    Background The Department was represented on a multi-agency, cross - departmental Anti-Social Behaviour ( ASB) Legislation Review Delivery Group to consider and identify proposed legislative measures which could deliver positive outcomes in addressing ASB in Northern Ireland. Housing officials identified two topics for potential amendments, similar to powers currently in use in England and Wales: injunctions against ASB and Absolute Grounds for... More
    Closed 3 February 2025

  • Young People 'We Want to Know' Questionnaire Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

    To establish the views and opinions of young people in custody between Jan 2024 and Dec 2024 More
    Closed 31 January 2025

  • PERMA Evaluation Survey

    Thank you for attending one of our PERMA sessions. Your feedback is valuable in helping us understand how these sessions are supporting staff wellbeing and in identifying areas for improvement. This survey will only take a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain anonymous. More
    Closed 31 January 2025

  • CHSG Tourism Data Project

    The Culture & Heritage Stakeholder Group (CHSG) was formed in 2022 to look at how to advance the sector post-Covid. It comprised of representatives from DfE, DfC, HED National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Arts Council, National Museum, SOLACE and TNI. In line with the action plan set out by the CHSG, ACNI has designed this short survey to identify data held by members that could be used to strenthgthen our evidence base. More
    Closed 31 January 2025

  • Impact Assessments: Public Consultation on Revised Remuneration Rates (Civil, Family and Criminal) for Solicitors and Barristers

    This consultation relates to the impact assessments for the Department of Justice proposals relating to revised remuneration rates (criminal, civil and family) for solicitors and barristers. The policy proposals on the increased remuneration rates for criminal legally-aided work and civil legal services are running for an eight-week period. If you would like to respond on the proposed enhanced remuneration fees, we would encourage you to do so through Citizen Space, link: Public... More
    Opened 30 January 2025

  • Increased socialisation of connection costs in the distribution electricity network

    The Department for the Economy (DfE) is consulting on changes to the policy in the North for charging connectees for any costs for reinforcement to the distribution electricity network triggered when a person applies for a new or enlarged connection to the distribution electricity network. The consultation considers the degree of socialisation which is appropriate in light of the Executive's Energy Strategy, the Climate Change Act, and a just transition. More
    Opened 30 January 2025

  • Impact of Storm Eowyn on Teaching and Learning – Daily Survey- Tuesday 28th January

    We have issued this short survey to collect information about the impact on teaching and learning due to issues arising from Storm Eowyn. We would appreciate just a couple of minutes of your time as the information will be used to assess the position across the school system. All survey responses will be treated entirely confidentially. More
    Closed 28 January 2025
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