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  • Consultations

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    Domestic Abuse - Safe Leave

    The Department for the Economy is seeking views on how to operationalise the provisions in the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022.

    Published 5 July 2024 Consultation Closed

    The 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill

    The Department for the Economy is seeking views on a range of policy areas relating to employment rights, aimed at realising the potential of the Minister’s Good Jobs ambition.

    Published 1 July 2024 Consultation Closed

    Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill

    The Department for the Economy is seeking views on a new Bill designed to empower the Utility Regulator to support the department in development of essential net-zero energy policies.

    Published 19 June 2024 Consultation Closed

    Proposal for primary legislation to resolve issues in regard to the department’s financial powers

    The Department for the Economy (DfE) proposes some clauses via primary legislation (a ‘Financial Provisions Bill’) to resolve issues in regard to some of the department’s financial powers.

    Published 6 June 2024 Consultation Closed

    Developing biomethane production in Northern Ireland call for evidence

    This call for evidence seeks information, data and views on a range of issues relating to the development of a sustainable biomethane sector in Northern Ireland.

    Published 17 May 2024 Consultation Closed

    Design considerations for a Northern Ireland Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan

    DfE is seeking stakeholders views on the shape of NI’s Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan (SSFP). The SSFP is a path forward for the policy developments needed to deliver the Executive’s Energy Strategy, and the...

    Published 17 January 2024 Consultation Closed

    Onshore petroleum licensing policy

    This consultation seeks views on the proposed policy for onshore petroleum licensing in Northern Ireland.

    Published 15 January 2024 Consultation Closed

    Consultation on Offshore Renewable Energy Installation policy options for Northern Ireland

    This public consultation sets out and seeks input on policy options for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) in Northern Ireland.

    Published 15 December 2023 Consultation Closed

    Draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland: 10 Year Plan

    The draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland: 10 Year Plan sets out our vision and mission for the growth of the tourism sector in Northern Ireland over the next decade. It will help position the...

    Published 6 November 2023 Consultation Closed

    Approach to 10x Technologies and Clusters

    The consultation sets out elements of our approach to activity across priority sectors of the Northern Ireland (NI) economy, focusing on innovative technologies and unique selling points (USPs) within each. This work is a key...

    Published 29 September 2023 Consultation Closed

    Department for the Economy 2023/24 budget consultation EQIA

    The Secretary of State's Budget 2023-24 sets out the spending plans for the period from April 2023 to March 2024. This document details the Department for the Economy’s proposed Budget 2023-24 allocations and how they...

    Published 7 June 2023 Consultation Closed

    Equality Scheme, Audit of Inequalities and Disability Action Plan 2022-2027

    This consultation invites your views on three draft equality documents, including an Equality Scheme, Audit of Inequalities, and a Disability Action Plan, covering the period 2022 – 2027.

    Published 31 March 2023 Consultation Closed

    Design considerations for a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme for Northern Ireland

    This public consultation sets out, and seeks input on, the design considerations on which the Department for the Economy will base the development of a renewable electricity support scheme for Northern Ireland. This is a...

    Published 2 February 2023 Consultation Closed

    Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland

    The Department for the Economy launched a public consultation on the draft Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland in January 2023. The draft strategy sets out our vision to create an innovative, inclusive and competitive...

    Published 9 January 2023 Consultation Closed

    Draft Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan

    The Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland, launched by former Economy Minister Gordon Lyons in December 2021, established a renewable electricity consumption target of 70% by 2030 that was then increased to 80% by 2030 by...

    Published 20 December 2022 Consultation Closed

    Principles for Vocational Qualifications in Northern Ireland

    The principles for vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland seek to provide an underlying foundation to ensure learners are provided with high quality vocational education and Northern Ireland’s industry can access the highly skilled and resilient...

    Published 15 December 2022 Consultation Closed

    Level 4 and level 5 and higher education in further education (HE in FE)

    This consultation is seeking views on level 4 and 5 provision and higher education in further education (HE in FE) – these are higher education courses and qualifications, such as foundation degrees, HNDs and HNCs...

    Published 15 December 2022 Consultation Closed

    Project Gigabit - Open Market Review

    The government’s ambition is to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible. We recognise that there is a need for government intervention in the parts of the country that are not commercially viable. This...

    Published 12 December 2022 Consultation Closed

    Energy "One Stop Shop" Implementation Plan - consultation on policy options

    Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a public consultation on the development of an Energy “One-Stop Shop” (OSS). The One Stop Shop will work with partners to consolidate advice, guidance and support in energy-related matters...

    Published 27 October 2022 Consultation Closed

    Miscarriage Leave and Pay

    The public consultation exercise to inform dedicated legislation for Miscarriage Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland closed to applications at 5.00 pm on Monday 19 December 2022. See description below for next steps.

    Published 24 October 2022 Consultation Closed

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