Results

We are committed to ensuring all responses are carefully and open-mindedly analysed and the results made widely available, with an account of the views expressed and the reasons for decisions finally taken. Here you will find our most recently published consultation and survey results. 

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Consultations with Published Results

  • Provision of Free Period Products : Public Consultation

    Period inequality contributes to the poor mental health and wellbeing experience of those who are unable to access the basic health essentials of period products. This is a growing issue particularly in light of the increased cost of living. Period products are essential items for personal care to address a normal biological need and should therefore be available to everyone who needs them, regardless of their economic status. To address this gap the Period...

    Closed 18 September 2023

  • Consultation on the Functions Delivered by the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland

    The Minister of Education announced, to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 13 December 2021, her decision to seek the dissolution of the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI), the organisation currently established by statute to be the professional body for teachers. In her announcement, the Minister also stated that the Department would consult on the functions currently assigned to the GTCNI and how these can be This consultation will open on Monday 13 June and...

    Closed 30 September 2022

  • Consultation on Court Approval of Minor Settlements

    The Department of Justice is seeking views on whether, and if so how, Government ought to legislate to require court approval of compensation settlements to children for personal injuries, in cases in which legal proceedings have not issued.

    Closed 24 September 2021

Closed Consultations and Surveys

  • Evaluating the Case Progression Officer Role in Reducing Avoidable Delay

    The Case Progression Officer (CPO) role was introduced within NICTS in April 2019 following the Northern Ireland Audit Office’s (NIAO) report on avoidable delay. The report recommended that “The Department, in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, should ensure that adequate administrative...

    Closed 19 January 2026

  • NICS JobStart Exit Survey

    Please answer the following questions as openly and honestly as possible. This information will be held confidentially by the JobStart team. Aggregated information will be gathered as to how the JobStart Scheme has assisted participants in developing their...

    Closed 16 January 2026

  • Disability and Work Strategy - Public Consultation Questions

    Disability and Work Strategy The views you provide us with when responding to the consultation survey will be summarised, anonymised, and published in a Consultation Report. IMPORTANT: When responding to this questionnaire, please do not provide us with...

    Closed 12 January 2026