Publications

The core purpose of the Office of the Social Fund Commissioner (OSFC) is to deliver independent reviews of discretionary Social Fund decisions made in the Agency.

Agenda and minutes for the seventh meeting of the Sport Matters Monitoring Group held on 5 June 2013.

Information from the minutes of the 29th meeting of the interdepartmental charter implementation group held on Thursday 31 January 2013.

This report contains findings from quantitative research aimed at providing information on the views and attitudes to work; budgeting and internet use of claimants who would be impacted by the transition to Universal Credit. 

The purpose of the Belfast city centre public realm masterplan is to define a vision for the city centre’s public realm which, through its realisation, will lift the quality and profile of the city as an international destination.

Statistics on attendance at museums and science centres by adults in Northern Ireland: findings from the 2012/13 Continuous Household Survey.

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and the arts.

This report focuses on two primary indicators, the level of Decision Making Accuracy in social security benefits and the level of Financial Accuracy.

A biodiversity study which surveys and maps the habitat along the banks of the River Lagan from Stranmillis Weir to Lagan Weir and identifies goals and deliverables to bring about improvements.

This presentation provdes secondary analysis of the 'Work and Welfare system: a survey of benefits and tax credits recipients in Northern Ireland'; focusing on Lone Parents who are potential Universal Credit claimants.

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DSD consultation - Community Asset Transfer. 

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and sport.

This Statistical Bulletin presents key information on vacancies which have been notified to JobCentres / Jobs & Benefits offices (JBO) of the Department for Employment and Learning. 

Following public consultation on a draft regeneration masterplan in 2012, this document sets out the Department’s final vision for Queen’s Quay.

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DRD Consultation - Proposed Road Races Amendment Bill. 

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the Farrell Review of Architecture and Built Environment - Call for Evidence Questions.

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DSD Consultation - Design Guide for Travellers Sites in NI.

This document is MAG response to the Farrell review of architecture and the built environment which looks at lessons that can be learnt about the role of government in promoting and achieving design quality.

This Policy Framework sets out the Department's policy objectives for urban regeneration and community development in Northern Ireland for at least the next decade.

Information relating to the measuring of the targets set in the public library standards 2014-19, measured from a variety of sources.