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The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 makes provision for lump sum compensation payments to individuals who have one of five dust-related respiratory diseases and are unable to claim damages from employers (because they have gone

Social security benefits, pensions and lump sum payments in Northern Ireland (NI) are generally maintained in parity with Great Britain (GB).

Social security benefits, pensions and lump sum payments in Northern Ireland (NI) are generally maintained in parity with Great Britain (GB).

This presentation was delivered at the launch of the Living High Streets Initiative on 28 Feb 2024. The document provides updates on the initiative as well as laying out future plans and next steps.

Local Government Circular LG 08/24 - Terms and conditions for the payment of civil contingencies grant 2023/24 (Q4 2023/24). Article 29 (1) of the Local Government (NI) Order 2005 confers powers on district councils in relation to emergencies.

The Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance (SEFA) is designed to aid individual householders who have suffered severe inconvenience as a result of internal flooding to their properties.

Compensation Recovery Scheme statistics for 2023 including the name of solicitors and category of claim.

Details of property acquired by the Department for the Queens Parade development site.

Number of personal injury claims registered with the Department in 2023.

The number of betting shops in N.Ireland and a related code of practice.

Benefit fraud investigations since 2019.

Sub-regional stadia Funding to local football clubs.

Public appointments made by the Department since May 2021.

If you wish to receive a copy of the response to any of the requests listed in the table below please send a request to the Freedom of Information mailbox citing the relevant reference number(s).

HB Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to Housing Benefit and should be read in conjunction with the Housing Benefit Decision Makers Guide.

The (budget) policy is trying to meet the challenge of the Department operating within their current spending limits while delivering services and meeting objectives.