Publications

In fulfilling its obligations under The Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016 the Department is required to have due regard to rural needs when developing, adopting, implementing or revising a policy, strategy or plan or when designing or delivering a public service.

The introduction of a renewable electricity support scheme will enable Northern Ireland to be a truly competitive and attractive option for investment.

The sign is authorised for use for the purpose of indicating to vehicular traffic that a cycle race, time trial, cycle, running, walking or a planned event is taking place ahead and they should be prepared to stop for a short period.

Partnership Agreement

First day brief provided to the Economy Minister in February 2024.

DfE unacceptable behaviour policy - Equality screening template – Section 75 of Northern Ireland Act 1998 equality screening -

Privacy notice - Unacceptable behaviour by our customers

This policy sets out what the department means by unacceptable behaviour and its approach to dealing with it when it occurs.

Partnership Agreement

NIBTS

Briefing Paper 

Action Plan

Statement of plans to continue the UK ETS at least until 2050, to continue developing the scheme and to explore its expansion to new sectors.

‘Making the Place for Justice’ – A new strategy for Courts and Tribunals Estate

The Place 10X call for evidence was launched on 10 May 2023. This publication provides a summary of responses and outlines the next steps.

The NICS Holiday Pay policy deals with the payment of overtime and non-recurring allowances while staff are on annual leave.

This Memorandum sets out the Department’s position in relation to Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) and how the Department handles requests for the provision of SIDs.

A consultation to seek views on the Healthy Futures strategic framework to prevent the harm caused by obesity, and improve diets and levels of physical activity in Northern Ireland.

Obesity strategy 2023-2033

This document has been developed to standardise policy and practice regarding consent for hospital post-mortem (PM) examination across all HSC Trusts.