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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
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
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
The Work and Health Group are holding a conference for staff at Deputy Principal and above. The Conference will take place on Wednesday 13 December 2023 in Crumlin Road Gaol.
Closed 28 November 2023
Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) The Department of Education has launched a consultation on the circumstances and arrangements which would enable a parent/carer to excuse their child from receiving age-appropriate, comprehensive and scientifically accurate...
Closed 24 November 2023
The Department for the Economy (DfE) has published a consultation on the development of the approach to 10X Technologies and Clusters focused work . The 10X Economy Vision published in May 2021 highlighted the Department’s goal to focus on technologies and Unique Selling...
Closed 24 November 2023