Have Your Say

Welcome to the NI Government online consultation tool. This site will help you find and participate in consultations and surveys to have your say in government initiatives.

Activities from the Departments of Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA); Infrastructure (DfI); Finance (DoF), Health (DoH); Health and Social Care (HSC); and the Utility Regulator Northern Ireland (UREGNI) are found below.

Open Consultations

  • 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...

    Closes 13 August 2026

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Strangford Lough Ferry Service Customer Engagement

    Strangford Lough Ferry Service - Customer Engagement About this questionnaire We are seeking your views on the Strangford Lough Ferry service, with a particular focus on the timetable and how the service is currently used. This is an initial engagement exercise. Its purpose is to help us build an up-to-date picture of how people use the ferry and what matters most to customers. The information gathered will be used by the Department for...

    Closes 31 August 2026

Forthcoming Consultations

Closed Consultations

  • 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

  • EWTS Task & Finish Sign Up - Pump up the Base

    As part of the EWTS Quality Improvement project, aimed at better understanding staff confidence and any challenges associated with engaging schools with EWTS need analysis - we are seeking your interest in joining a Task & Finish Group to support Pumping up the Base for pupils & parents.

    Closed 3 August 2026

  • Shared Decision Making Trust Position Updates

    This survey is to collate current Trust positions in relation to the implementation of NG197 - Shared Decision Making. It is clear many Trusts have developed robust processes and structures to support implementaton of these guidelines and there has been shared learning through the Regional Group. We would like to take this opportunity for Trusts to highlight and showcase good practice examples and resources as we move to a position whereby SDM is part of everyday culture across HSC. Please...

    Closed 3 August 2026