The Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) sets out the Department's initial assessment of the impact of the Draft Budget on spending proposals for the 2024-25 financial year and the potential impact on a range of public services.
The consultation can be located on the DE website.
The Department welcomes comment on any aspects of the document. Interested parties are encouraged to make responses by 10 January 2025 which will be used to inform further mitigation measures and reallocation of any additional funding available during 2024-25.