Welcome to the Programme for Government and Budget website
On 28 January 2008, the former First Minister, the Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley MP MLA, and the deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness MP MLA, presented the Executive's Programme for Government which set out in detail the Executive's plans and priorities for 2008/09 and beyond.
On 29 January 2008, the former Finance Minister, Peter Robinson MP MLA, presented the Executive’s Budget which set out spending proposals for 2008-09 to 2010-11.
The Programme for Government document sets the strategic context for both the Budget (PDF 1.10 MB) and the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland.
A draft Equality Impact Assessment (PDF 492.26 KB) carried out at a strategic level was launched at the end of January 2008. The consultation closed on 23 April 2008 and a consultation report will follow.
You can also view our consultation report (PDF 2.00 MB) on the draft Programme for Government, draft Budget and draft Investment Strategy consultation process.