Open Consultations
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Webinar - Consultation on Draft Non-Quota Shellfish Fisheries Management Plans (CRABS/LOBSTERS)
This online webinar is an opportunity to discuss the draft fisheries management plan for non-quota shellfish in Northern Ireland with DAERA's sea fisheries policy team. This draft FMP is currently out to consultation. The closing date for submitting responses to the consultation is 17th July 2026
Closes 28 June 2026
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Sensory Circuit baseline questionnaire
We would be grateful for a few minutes of your time to help us gain an insight into the awareness of, and use of, sensory circuits within school setttings
Closes 30 June 2026
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Youth Needs Analysis Yr 3 2025/2026 - EWTS
The Emotional Wellbeing Teams in Schools (EWTS) programme is part of the implementation of the Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education Framework. The main focus is to provide overarching guidelines to support school staff to help them promote emotional wellbeing and strengthen self-esteem and resilience in their pupils. The EWTS will work with the schools to offer support for capacity development in areas related to emotional wellbeing. ‘The...
Closes 30 June 2026
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Consultation on Proposed Animal Welfare Policy Reforms in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to animal welfare policy in Northern Ireland. Following stakeholder engagement that highlighted the need to modernise elements of the existing animal welfare framework and strengthen protections, the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA, set out priority areas for reform, as published in the Animal Welfare...
Closes 30 June 2026
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This is our health - PCC
“This is our health” is a new public engagement programme led by the Department of Health, with support from the Public Health Agency and HSC partners. Its aim is to listen to people and start developing a shared “health and care promise” — an agreement between the public and the HSC system about how we can all play a bigger part, so people can live healthier lives and services can focus their efforts where they are needed most. Please take a...
Closes 30 June 2026
Closed Consultations
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Departmental Induction Feedback/Views
As part of our commitment to ensuring a high quality and consistent experience for all new staff, we are undertaking a review of the Departmental Induction. This aligns with an Action from the DAERA People Plan 2025/27 to review and refresh the DAERA Induction Hub to ensure it remains relevant, engaging and aligned to the Department’s strategic priorities, welcomes all new staff to the Department and equips them with relevant knowledge to carry out their role. To inform this...
Closed 19 June 2026
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Coleraine to Portstewart Active Travel Signature Scheme - Early Engagement
AECOM, on behalf of the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is seeking your initial views on the proposed Coleraine to Portstewart Active Travel Signature Scheme. The project team are exploring options to develop a new active travel route between Coleraine and Portstewart, helping to create safer, more accessible and better-connected journeys for everyday travel and leisure. The scheme aims to: Make it easier to walk, wheel and cycle between Portstewart, Coleraine,...
Closed 18 June 2026
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Significant Water Management Issues Consultation
Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) welcomes your views on the Significant Water Management Issues 2025 Report. Northern Ireland’s water resources are managed and protected using a catchment-based approach which includes rivers, lakes and groundwater as well as coastal and transitional water bodies. Under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017, DAERA is required to produce a River Basin Management...
Closed 18 June 2026