Open Consultations
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Consultation on the Bathing Waters Policy Review for Northern Ireland
Protecting and improving the quality of Northern Ireland’s bathing waters is fundamental to safeguarding public health, supporting tourism, and preserving the natural environment. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) undertakes a review of bathing water sites at least every three years. The previous bathing waters review (2022–23) resulted in the identification of seven new bathing waters. Under the Environmental Improvement Plan...
Closes 21 August 2026
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T-1165 Term Contract for the Supply of Transport Planning and Modelling Services – Managed Services Contract Pre Market Engagement
Transport Planning, Modelling and Data Services Pre-Procurement Mark et Consultation Questionnaire Introduction The Transport Planning, Modelling and Data Division (TPMD) within the Department for Infrastructure (the Department) is taking forward the renewal of a managed services contract for the provision of specialist consultancy support in transport planning, modelling and data services. As part of that process,...
Closes 21 August 2026
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Development of fisheries management measures for offshore Marine Protected Areas
Thank you for taking the time to consider this consultation paper. The Department welcomes your views on the development of fisheries management measures for offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division is the statutory body responsible for protecting the marine environment and its associated species and habitats. This consultation has been developed to seek views from stakeholders on fisheries management options for the three MPAs in the Northern Ireland...
Closes 24 August 2026
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Defining and Addressing Digital Poverty Report
The purpose of this exercise is to gather feedback from members of the Digital Assist Steering Group (DASG) and partner organisations on the recommendations identified within the Defining and Addressing Digital Poverty Report. The recommendations are presented individually throughout this questionnaire. For each recommendation, you will be provided with: A brief description of the recommendation Further details explaining the recommendation An opportunity to...
Closes 24 August 2026
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AFBI - Board Effectiveness Review 2026
Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS) has been appointed by AFBI to undertake a Board Effectiveness Review for their Board. This survey has been designed to gather feedback from all Board Members, Secretariat, and anyone who regularly attends Board meetings. It is being administered independently by ICS. All responses will be anonymised. While some identifiable information (such as position) may be collected, this will be accessed only by the ICS Review Team and used solely...
Closes 27 August 2026
Forthcoming Consultations
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Consultation on changes to the Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997
The Department for Infrastructure is seeking views on the proposal to amend and update the current Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 (STGO), to bring it in line with GBs Road Traffic (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003. The Department is...
Opens 17 August 2026
Closed Consultations
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Public Consultation on reducing the claim period for the Day Care Foods (Nursery Milk) Scheme in Northern Ireland
This consultation seeks views on reimbursement arrangements under The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 . The Day Care Food Scheme (sometimes referred to as the Nursery Milk Scheme) provides free daily milk (or infant formula) to children under five attending approved day care facilities. It is important to note that this consultation does not relate to the Day Care Foods Scheme itself but focuses specifically on the...
Closed 13 August 2026
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BRES email confirmation
NISRA are currently preparing to issue the Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) 26 and we want to ensure we have up to date contact email addresses for businesses that are likely to be surveyed.
Closed 12 August 2026
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Consultation on Options to Increase Pharmacy Premises Fees
Fees are the primary source of income for the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (the Society) which is responsible for regulation of the pharmacy profession in Northern Ireland. This consultation seeks to gather views as the Department of Health considers options for increasing pharmacy Premises Fees which have not been increased since 2011. The Society as with many businesses and organisations, has faced financial challenges resulting in a large increase...
Closed 3 August 2026