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

  • 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

  • Sentencing Review Northern Ireland- A Public Consultation DoJ October 2019

    This consultation seeks your views on general aspects of Sentencing Policy and on a number of areas of concern that have been raised with previous Ministers or the Department of Justice. The consultation can be responded to in full or in part, guided by where your interest lies. You may find it helpful to answer questions as they arise at the end of each relevant section within the chapter. Given the breadth of subjects that the consultation paper covers, it is...

    Closed 3 February 2020

Closed Consultations and Surveys

  • Consultation on Geothermal Regulation

    Overview The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking views on proposals to introduce a new regulatory framework for geothermal energy in Northern Ireland. Geothermal energy is the natural heat stored underground. It can be used to heat buildings, provide hot water, and in some cases...

    Closed 7 August 2026

  • General Service DP Competition - WHG Successful Candidates

    An opportunity for staff working in Working Health Group to advise of their inclusion on promotion or recruitment lists.

    Closed 6 August 2026

  • Crowdfunder: Creating Opportunities - Phase 2 - End of Project Report

    This end of project report is designed to provide Sport NI with valuable feedback on the delivery of your recent Creating Opportunities Award. Please complete all questions within the report, we ask you to be honest and open in your feedback and report back accurate details as requested. ...

    Closed 31 July 2026