The Programme for Government’s cross-cutting themes of a shared and better future and sustainability are embedded within the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland (ISNI) 2008-2018, to this end a framework, categorised by 6 pillars and 23 sub-pillars has been devised to help join up the plans of Government Departments and other stakeholders to avoid duplication, recognise opportunities and maximise outcomes by working together.

Networks »

Skills »

Health »

Investment in roads, public transport, gateways, telecoms and energy infrastructure. Investment in schools, further and higher education, youth services and libraries. Investment in acute hospitals, primary and community care, public safety, technology and emergency services.

Social »

Environment »

Productive »

Investment in housing, urban reform, welfare modernisation, arts, sports, culture and inland waterways.



Investment in water and waste water, waste management, river management and flood protection.




Investment in supporting enterprise and innovation, tourism, rural development and primary industries and public sector reform.