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This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of a Statutory Rule that amends existing regulations which restrict the extent to which occupational pension schemes can make certain investments with links to the employers who use the scheme, defined in the Pensions (Nor

Published 20 September 2022Impact assessments

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of a Statutory Rule that amends regulation 17 of the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 which concerns the provision of annual pension benefit statemen

Published 20 September 2022Impact assessments

These Regulations will temporarily increase the Winter Fuel Payment lump sum by £300 for winter 2022/23.

Published 20 September 2022Legislation and regulations

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of a Statutory Rule that amends the Occupational Pension Schemes (Scheme Administration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (“the 1997 Regulations”) and the Register of Occupational and Personal Pension Scheme

Published 20 September 2022Impact assessments

This report and guide outlines the climate change and associated risks which may threaten the survival and long term sustainability of Northern Ireland’s historic built environment.

Published 30 August 2022Independent reports

The assessment of need has helped establish the following overall aim for the project.

Published 12 August 2022Statistical reports

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of two Statutory Rules that  make provision for an authorisation and supervisory regime for collective money purchase pension schemes, a type of occupational pension scheme in which the contributions of members and em

Published 05 July 2022Impact assessments

With the current cost of living increases impacting many individuals and households at this time, the Department for Communities has a range of financial supports and advice available which may help.

Published 05 July 2022Guidance literature

Impact of COVID on FOI responses

Published 04 July 2022FOI/EIR responses

JobStart is an Employer Incentive Scheme and is designed to create 6 to 9 month job opportunities aimed at those young people aged between 16-24 who are job ready, including those with disabilities, those who are Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET), Looked After Chi

Published 11 May 2022Statistical reports

Public authorities who have Section 75 equality schemes are obliged to review those schemes periodically.

Published 26 April 2022Corporate reports

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of introducing conditions that must be satisfied for the different ways that trustees or managers of occupational and personal pension schemes may permit a member of their scheme to use the cash equivalent value of, respec

Published 29 March 2022Impact assessments

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of introducing a restriction on the permitted charges that trustees or managers of certain occupational pension schemes can impose upon their members, for the investment administration and general scheme administration of

Published 23 March 2022Impact assessments

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of introducing a requirement on trustees and managers of certain occupational pension schemes (defined contribution pension schemes) to ensure relevant beneficiaries are referred to appropriate pensions guidance, provided

Published 23 March 2022Impact assessments

Active Living, the new Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for Northern Ireland, through its Vision and associated key Themes and Goals, seeks to create a vibrant, welcoming, enjoyable, inclusive and successful sector for everyone, contributing significantly to a healthier an

Published 22 March 2022Development plan/framework

The proposed Statutory Rule, the Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022  (the ‘Regulations’) set out the authorisation and supervision regime for Master Trust pension schemes under the provisions of the Pension Schemes

Published 18 March 2022Legislation and regulations

Uptake levels of the existing Work Experience Programme (WEP) has been in decline over the past few years. We are also already seeing the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on our economy with a steep rise in claims to Universal Credit as a result of job losses.

Published 14 March 2022Legislation and regulations

COVID-19 Pandemic lead to removal of face-to-face / in person assessments which has impacted ability of Department to process claims effectively through current options.

Published 11 March 2022Legislation and regulations

Global wholesale energy costs, particularly gas and oil, have increased at unprecedented rates. This has resulted in significant increases in gas, home heating oil and electricity bills for households in NI.

Published 11 March 2022Legislation and regulations

Global wholesale energy costs, particularly gas and oil, have increased at unprecedented rates. This has resulted in significant increases in gas, home heating oil and electricity bills for households in NI.

Published 04 March 2022Legislation and regulations

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