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

  • 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

  • Consent to serious harm for sexual gratification: Not a defence.

    Please note that the closing date for this consultation has been extended until 11 January 2021.

    Closed 11 January 2021

Closed Consultations and Surveys

  • Museum Policy Consultation

    The Department for Communities (DfC) is the Executive department with responsibility for policy for the museums sector in Northern Ireland. The current policy - “Northern Ireland Museums Policy” – was published in 2011 and this consultation is part of the process to establish a new policy to...

    Closed 22 June 2026

  • WHG All Staff Call Question

    An opportunity to ask a question for consideration at the WHG Deputy Secretary call.

    Closed 22 June 2026

  • CPLG Spring Senior Leaders Conference May 2026

    Following our CPLG Spring Senior Leaders Conference on 20 May 2026 at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, we are seeking your valuable opinions and feedback on the event. Your views are important in helping us reflect on how the day went and ensuring that any future events continue to be a success and...

    Closed 17 June 2026