Consultations

The Department for the Economy is seeking views on a definition framework for social enterprises in Northern Ireland. This is a proposed new policy approach, with potential to be adopted by government departments in the...

The Department for the Economy, in consultation with Tourism NI, is seeking to obtain the views of stakeholders, including industry groups, accommodation operators and the general public, on proposed amendments to the regulatory arrangements concerning...

On 30 July 2024, the Minister for the Economy received Executive approval to close the RHI Scheme. The Minister outlined to executive colleagues that this ‘would draw a line’ and set out arrangements for closure...

This consultation seeks views on the department’s draft preferred policy positions on the production, storage, transport and use of hydrogen as a fuel, the regulatory framework and how to develop the local hydrogen sector. A...

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the level of the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PGTFL). The PGTFL in Northern Ireland was last reviewed in 2021, resulting in an increase in the...

This public consultation aims to gather views on proposed reforms to modernise and strengthen the credit union sector here, ensuring it remains sustainable, inclusive, and better able to meet the financial needs of its members...

This public consultation sets out the findings of the SEA and the RIAA and gives stakeholders an opportunity to provide input into Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) policy development.

The current connection charging policy for the distribution network here, is to charge customers seeking a new connection to the distribution network for the cost of any reinforcement to the network triggered by their connection...

DfE is looking to appoint Chairs to the governing bodies of Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) and North West Regional College (NWRC).

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Karelian Diamond Resources Plc (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting...

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Karelian Diamond Resources Plc (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting...

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Flintridge Resources Ltd (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting Licence...

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Dalradian Gold Ltd (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting Licence...

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Dalradian Gold Ltd (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting Licence...

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Conroy Gold (Armagh) Ltd (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting...

In accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, the Department for the Economy (the Department) has received an application from Conroy Gold (Armagh) Ltd (the applicant), for a Mineral Prospecting...

DfE wishes to appoint up to 4 members (3 employee members and 1 employer member) to the Board of the Health & Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI). Clarification – An applicant can have experience from...

The call for evidence is seeking information and views to understand the opportunities, challenges and potential risks associated with using bio-fuels for heating. The Department for the Economy is particularly interested in how bio-fuels can...

Consultation on proposals to amend the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, the Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 and the Insolvent Partnerships Order (Northern Ireland) 1995.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on support for low carbon heating in residential buildings.