NICVA briefing paper on the Priorities and Budget 2005-08

NICVA has prepared a six page briefing paper to inform the discussion on the Priorities and Budget 2005-08.

Briefing Paper (140Kb)

What is the Priorities and Budget 2005-08?

Under devolution, the Northern Ireland Executive produced a document called the Programme for Government which set out the Executive’s priorities for governing Northern Ireland over a rolling three year period. This was accompanied by a budget. The Programme for Government and Budget were put out for consultation in the autumn and finalised in December ready for the coming financial year.

Under Direct Rule, Northern Ireland Office Ministers have produced slightly shorter statements of their priorities and plans along with budgets. The third such document produced under direct rule is now being consulted upon, 'Draft Priorities and Budget 2005-08'.

Comments welcome

NICVA will be submitting a response to the consultation before 7 December 2004. If you would like to contribute to this response, please contact Frances McCandless on 028 9087 7777 or Frances McCandless by 24 November 2004.

Consultation events

OFMDFM has coordinated a series of consultation events, to be held from 9.00am to 1.00pm on the following dates:

3 November: Fitzwilliam International Hotel, International Airport
5 November: Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
16 November: Everglades Hotel, Derry
18 November: Canal Court Hotel, Newry
23 November: Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

If you would like to register to attend any of the events please contact OFMDFM on 028 9052 2088.