The Department is required by the Equality Commission to undertake an Audit of Inequalities. The Audit of Inequalities requires a review and evaluation of existing reliable and verifiable data, both qualitative and quantitative, for each of the section 75 equality and good relations categories. The aim is to identify the key inequalities that exist for our service users and those affected by our strategies, policies, programmes and identify the areas where we may be able to take steps to better promote equality of opportunity among the relevant Section 75 categories. The Audit of Inequalities is a reference point for policy makers and a source of evidence for all equality assessments.
DfC Audit of Inequalities 2021-2022