Publications

This report has been completed in compliance with section 2 of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 which provides that “The Department shall, within two years of the date on which this Act receives Royal Assent, lay a report before the Assembly on the impact of soci

Many of the 2014 Budget reforms that introduced pensions flexibilities required substantive changes to tax legislation which come into effect from 6 April 2015.

Following the 2014 Budget, this Regulatory Impact Assessment details the summary intervention and options in respect of disclosure requirements for trust-based pension schemes, including signposting to guidance for both scheme managers and members.

Publications include results of Social Security Agency (SSA) questions which have featured in the Northern Ireland Omnibus household survey since September 2012.

This guide gives detailed information about the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) element of claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). It is aimed mainly at professionals and contractors, but can also be useful for claimant customers.

This document constitutes the agreed financial systems and controls assessment of voluntary and community organisations (FSCA) policy for Northern Ireland departments, executive agencies, non departmental public bodies and other arms length bodies.

This study aims to investigate the link between participation in sport and the self reported levels of emotional wellness among individuals, within Northern Ireland.

Publications include results of Social Security Agency (SSA) questions which have featured in the Northern Ireland Omnibus household survey since September 2012.

The Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy – Final Review was carried out independently by RSM McClure Watters in late 2014. It gives an assessment of the delivery model, overall impact and the lessons learned. 
 

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of, and to provide available statistics on,the academic underachievement amongst Protestant working class communities in North Down.

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of, and to provide available statistics on,the academic underachievement amongst Protestant working class communities in Upper Bann.

The Government introduced the Pensions Bill to Parliament on 9 May 2013. The reforms to the State pension system are intended to provide a better foundation for saving and ensure the system is sustainable for future generations.

Publications include results of Social Security Agency (SSA) questions which have featured in the Northern Ireland Omnibus household survey since September 2012.

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

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

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

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

A rapid evidence assessment (REA) was carried out to assess the impact of arts learning programmes on marginalised groups and families. 

The masterplan has been commissioned by the Department in collaboration with Coleraine Borough Council, and sets out a 15 year shared vision for Coleraine town centre.