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

  • Department of Education Consultation on Period Products (Free Provision) Regulations

    The Department of Education (DE) is consulting with its 'Public Service Bodies' and also welcomes views from its wider stakeholder base. The Consultation relates to proposals for Regulations (secondary legislation) that DE has to have in place by 11 May 2023, under the Period Products (Free Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. DE is not consulting on whether or not free period products should be widely available to the public - that is already provided for under the Act. The...

    Closed 17 October 2022

  • 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

Closed Consultations and Surveys

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Sport Survey

    Sport NI is keen to hear from the Recognised governing bodies of sport regarding the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) of their organisations. We are seeking to develop robust baseline data that accurately reflects the sporting sector in the areas of Leadership, Workforce and High...

    Closed 20 November 2024

  • Mid Ulster Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair 2024 - Employer Registration of Interest

    Mid Ulster Job Fair, Wednesday 20th November 11.00am to 3.00pm, The Burnavon, Cookstown. Department for Communities and Mid Ulster LMP are inviting employers who will be recruiting within the Mid Ulster District council area to register their interest in exhibiting at the job fair. Please...

    Closed 19 November 2024

  • DfC Fraud Act Consultation

    This questionnaire allows stakeholders to give their views on the revised Code of Practice on Obtaining Information - the full consultation is available on the Department for Communities website at https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations

    Closed 17 November 2024