Publications

As part of Department for the Economy’s consideration around future renewables energy policy, the department contracted Cornwall Insight, in partnership with Ionic Consulting, to conduct research on renewable electricity and possible future policy in Northern Irelan

This is the second in a regular series which will keep key stakeholders updated on progress with developing the new energy strategy. 

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As part of the process to develop a new Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland the Department for the Economy engaged with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assess the key skills issues impacting the local economy and to develop a range of reco

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 makes various amendments to corporate insolvency and companies legislation applying both in GB and in Northern Ireland.

This circular provides information and guidance on further education grants (formerly further education awards). It supersedes FE Circular 04/19.

This circular sets out terms and conditions for the payment of the Hardship Fund (Discretionary) from 1 August 2020. It supersedes FE Circular 05/19.

These are the templates to be used when conduction an economic appraisal (EA).

This study focuses on the relationship between investment in research and development and innovation activity, and how this relates to business growth and productivity.

The Department for the Economy commissioned Queen’s University Belfast in conjunction with the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) to undertake a pilot research project to measure productivity levels in the Northern Ireland Information and Communication Technology sector.

Inward investment is of vital importance to the UK economy. This report explores the variation in spillovers from inward investment in different parts of the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Equality screening of A Legislative Consent Motion to agree to amendments to Northern Ireland’s insolvency and company legislation to assist companies and mutuals in financial difficulties, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, being included in the Westminster C

Equality screening of The Student Fees (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020.

Equality screening of Science Foundation Ireland Covid-19 Rapid Response Call.

Equality screening of Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications – Proportionality Test.

Equality screening of the Electricity and Gas etc (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

Equality screening of EU Exit - Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications – Miscellaneous Provisions.

Equality screening of Business Support Grant Schemes:  (a) £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme and b) £25,000 Business Support Grant Scheme for businesses in the retail, hospitality, tourism and leisure sectors.

Equality screening of The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020.

Higher Education Age Participation Index for Northern Ireland – 1995/96 to 2018/19