Publications

This policy screening form relates to a legislative consent motion being taken forward by the Department of Finance and Personnel. The policy reflects core principles of public service pension policy initiated in Great Britain.

The Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 sets out requirements for the reform of public service pension scheme arrangements in Northern Ireland from 1 April 2015.

In line with requirements of section 11(5) and section 12(10) of the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014, the Department of Finance and Personnel has formally consulted with representatives of public service employees on draft Public Service Pensions (Valuation

This policy screening form relates to changes in defined contribution pension arrangement and additional voluntary contribution schemes with effect from April 2015. 

Statement to the Assembly by the Minister for Finance and Personnel, Simon Hamilton, MLA

Various questions and answers relating to Pension Reform in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS).

This policy screening form relates to amendments which are transitional and consequential to the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014. Section 11 and 12 of the Act also require DFP to consult with trades unions on any amendments before they are made. 

This guidance provides advice and support for line managers when dealing with requests from staff with a disability for an adjustment in the workplace.

NICS staff handbook

The current template for the Buildsafe-NI Contractors Health and Safety Report was updated in 2014. 

The report should be completed by the principal contractor for monthly progress meetings. 

This section contains departmental consultancy co-ordinator forum guidance notes.

This section contains guidance issued by DFP in 2014 in relation to key issues and general lessons of wider application to NICS and public sector contained in PAC Reports and DFP MOR.

Documents relating to a recent study on identified adverse impact in NICS recruitment competitions for first line managers.

Documentation relating to the NICS people strategy can be found here.

NICS staff handbook

Documents relating to Register of interests, code of conduct, pay scales and recruitment

Documentation relating to the proposed resolution of breach of contract claims for former NICS administrative assistant (AA) and administrative officers (AO).

Documentation relating to the comprehensive pay and grading review of Agricultural inspectorate staff within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD).

In line with the requirements of Section 11(5) and Section 12(10) of the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 the Department of Finance and Personnel (the Department) is consulting with representatives of public service employees on draft Public Service Pensions

This policy screening form relates to the Public Service Pensions (Valuations and Employer Cost Cap) Directions (Northern Ireland) 2014 and associated Regulations. The directions are consequential to the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014.