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

  • System Partners Investment – National Governing Bodies (NGB) Programme

    Sport NI is committed to investing public funds in ways that are fair, inclusive, and impactful. As we plan the next phase of our funding model, we are taking a close look at how we assess applications and allocate support. This consultation invites you to help shape that model. We know that...

    Closed 10 November 2025

  • Consultation on NI Postgrad Tuition

    The purpose of the consultation is to seek views of the level of the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PGTFL). The PGTFL in Northern Ireland was last reviewed in 2021, resulting in an increase in the maximum loan amount from £5,000 to £6,500 starting in academic year 2023/24. At that time, the...

    Closed 7 November 2025

  • OBA Refresher Session

    This survey is designed to gather your valuable feedback on our OBA refresher event on 23rd October 2025. Thank you for attending the session. Your feedback is very important to us and will help shape any future OBA sessions. Please take a moment to fill out this short form.

    Closed 7 November 2025