Open Consultations
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Sustainable Agriculture Programme Newsletter Issue 1, Spring 2026 - Survey
DAERA’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP) is providing over £330 million in support each year to support farm businesses and land managers to adopt environmentally sustainable practices while enhancing productivity and building stronger resilience. The SAP Newsletter forms part of a coordinated, multi-channel communications approach that is in place to support awareness, understanding, and engagement across the programme. The first edition of this Newsletter...
Closes 18 September 2026
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Innovation Visit- Improved Nutrient Utilisation on Dairy Farms- ROI October 2026
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering dairy farmers the opportunity to take part in a farm innovation visit to learn about innovative approaches and technologies into improving the environmental impact of dairy farming through better nutrient and land management practices. The visit will take place in the Wexford region in the Republic of Ireland across three days from 13th to the 15th October 2026 This study tour is part of the...
Closes 18 September 2026
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Consultation on Environmental Compensatory Measures for Offshore Wind in Northern Ireland
This consultation seeks views on environmental compensation measures for offshore wind projects that are developed within the Northern Ireland inshore region (0-12 nautical miles). It sets out how environmental compensation should be identified and delivered where offshore wind projects give rise to unavoidable adverse effects on protected marine sites. The proposals are intended to introduce a more flexible approach to environmental compensation for offshore wind development. This...
Closes 21 September 2026
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Business Growth Accelerator / Non-Domestic Vacant Rating Liability
This consultation brings forward two targeted reforms: A Business Growth Accelerator to support investment and expansion Increased Vacant Rating liability to encourage use of commercial property Together, they aim to: remove barriers to growth; reduce vacancy; support regeneration; and strengthen the revenue base.
Closes 23 September 2026
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Webinar - Consultation on the Draft Irish Sea Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan
Webinar to discuss the consultation on the Draft Irish Sea Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan, which closes on the 21st of October. The Draft Pelagic FMP focuses on the Irish Sea herring stock and sets out objectives and actions to ensure it is managed sustainably. It also supports the long-term viability of the fishery, the coastal communities and processing sector that rely on this important resource.
Closes 29 September 2026
Forthcoming Consultations
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Social Care Council - Registration Fees Review Consultation - 2026
Thank you for your interest in this Northern Ireland Social Care Council consultation on proposals to review the registration fees paid by social workers, social care managers, social care practitioners and social work students in Northern Ireland. This consultation is open to everyone....
Opens 14 September 2026
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Research conference 2027 - Abstracts submission form
Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference 2027 - Abstracts Submission Form The 14th annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference will be held in Riddel Hall on the 10th March 2027. This event is organised by the Social Care...
Opens 17 September 2026
Closed Consultations
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Evolve Workshop Evaluation
The Evolve Leadership Workshop evaluation is designed to assess how effectively the programme supports participants in developing their leadership skills and preparing them to lead in a changing organisational environment. The evaluation gathers feedback on participants' learning experiences, the relevance of the content to their roles, and the overall quality of the workshop delivery. Please note: the survey should take at most 5 minutes to complete.
Closed 11 September 2026
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HRPTS Alert List Checks and Controlled Drugs Governance Questionnaire
Under the Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (as amended), Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers (CDAOs) have statutory responsibilities to assess, investigate and take appropriate action in response to concerns relating to the management and use of controlled drugs. These responsibilities extend to agency staff, locum practitioners, trainees and other relevant individuals working under arrangements with a designated body. ...
Closed 11 September 2026
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Social Work Leadership Framework Survey - Summer 2026
Social workers - share your views on the Social Work Leadership Framework This survey is open to all social workers and social work students registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. We want to hear your views about social work leadership and how the Social Work Leadership Framework (the Leadership Framework) is being used to support social workers in their professional development. Further information about the Leadership Framework and the Social...
Closed 9 September 2026