The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL), in its role as Managing Authority of the current (2007-2013) Northern Ireland European Social Fund (ESF) Programme, was asked by the Department of Finance & Personnel to lead on the preparation of the next ESF programme for the 2014-2020 programming period. The purpose of the consultation exercise was to seek views on proposals for delivery of the new programme.
Consultation opened on 29 July 2013. Closing date 21 October 2013.