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.
Publishing results and responses also align with our Open Data Strategy for Northern Ireland 2020-2023. You can read our strategy and access more open data on OpenDataNI.
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Consultations with Published Results
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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
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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
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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
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DfC Carers Forum Registration
Registration is now open for the DfC Carers Forum 8 October 10:30-12:00. Invites will issue in due course.
Closed 4 October 2024
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Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill
Purpose of this consultation This consultation seeks to gather opinion from the public, stakeholders and interested parties on a range of employment rights with a view to enhancing the Employment Law framework in the north of Ireland and ensuring it is fit for purpose. Specific objectives...
Closed 30 September 2024
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ESA Application Form September 2024
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 . ...
Closed 30 September 2024