Part 2 Rathlin Sound Festival
S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
Dependants
In Causeway Coast and Glens 28% of households include dependent children, compared with the NI average of 29.21%.
Number of dependent children - households
MS-A24: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All households 57,577 768,809
No children in household 31,968 (55.52%) 423,956 (55.14%)
No dependent children in household/
All children in household non-dependent 9,490 (16.48%) 120,314 (15.65%)
One dependent child:
aged 0-4 1,816 (3.15%) 27,233 (3.54%)
aged 5-11 1,470 (2.55%) 21,123 (2.75%)
aged 12-18 2,919 (5.07%) 39,203 (5.10%)
Two dependent children:
youngest aged 0-4 2,293 (3.98%) 32,598 (4.24%)
youngest aged 5-11 2,635 (4.58%) 36,534 (4.75%)
youngest aged 12-18 1,398 (2.43%) 18,532 (2.41%)
Three or more dependent children:
youngest aged 0-4 1,773 (3.08%) 24,120 (3.14%)
youngest aged 5-11 1,562 (2.71%) 21,677 (2.82%)
youngest aged 12-18 253 (0.44%) 3,519 (0.46%)
In Causeway Coast and Glens 9.61% of households comprise of a lone parent and a dependent child or children, compared with the NI average of 10.58%.
Household composition - usual residents
MS-A25: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents in households 139,799 1,876,838
One person household: Aged 66 and over 7,426 (5.31%) 91,673 (4.88%)
One person household: Other 9,822 (7.03%) 142,975 (7.62%)
Single family household: All aged 66 and over 10,442 (7.47%) 121,824 (6.49%)
Single family household,
Married or civil partnership couple:
No children 12,076 (8.64%) 142,437 (7.59%)
One dependent child 10,494 (7.51%) 147,784 (7.87%)
Two or more dependent children 29,298 (20.96%) 399,722 (21.30%)
All children non-dependent 17,704 (12.66%) 215,685 (11.49%)
Single family household, Cohabiting couple family:
No children 3,724 (2.66%) 60,486 (3.22%)
One dependent child 2,614 (1.87%) 34,334 (1.83%)
Two or more dependent children 4,378 (3.13%) 50,630 (2.70%)
All children non-dependent 910 (0.65%) 10,869 (0.58%)
Single family household, Lone parent family (female):
One dependent child 4,356 (3.12%) 63,191 (3.37%)
Two or more dependent children 8,309 (5.94%) 123,438 (6.58%)
All children non-dependent 5,668 (4.05%) 78,411 (4.18%)
Single family household, Lone parent family (male):
One dependent child 461 (0.33%) 6,520 (0.35%)
Two or more dependent children 304 (0.22%) 5,186 (0.28%)
All children non-dependent 1,667 (1.19%) 22,558 (1.20%)
Single family household: Other family composition 1,503 (1.08%) 21,409 (1.14%)
Other household types:
One dependent child 750 (0.54%) 10,734 (0.57%)
Two or more dependent children 901 (0.64%) 15,829 (0.84%)
All in full-time education 663 (0.47%) 7,191 (0.38%)
All aged 66 and over 144 (0.10%) 1,712 (0.09%)
Other family composition 6,185 (4.42%) 102,240 (5.45%)
It is clear that our area has an aging population with fewer births, however the number of unpaid carers in our area is similar to the Northern Ireland average.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Provision of unpaid care by broad age bands
MS-D17: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents aged 5 and over 133,773 1,789,348
Provides no unpaid care 117,786 (88.05%) 1,567,135 (87.58%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 7,073 (5.29%) 100,777 (5.63%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 1,695 (1.27%) 24,636 (1.38%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 2,055 (1.54%) 28,109 (1.57%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 5,164 (3.86%) 68,691 (3.84%)
All usual residents aged 5-14 years 17,991 251,394
Provides no unpaid care 17,793 (98.90%) 248,806 (98.97%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 153 (0.85%) 1,932 (0.77%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 17 (0.09%) 228 (0.09%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 5 (0.03%) 112 (0.04%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 23 (0.13%) 316 (0.13%)
All usual residents aged 15-39 years 40,900 594,357
Provides no unpaid care 37,210 (90.98%) 538,184 (90.55%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 1,685 (4.12%) 25,983 (4.37%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 446 (1.09%) 6,909 (1.16%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 724 (1.77%) 10,462 (1.76%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 835 (2.04%) 12,819 (2.16%)
All usual residents aged 40-64 years 47,568 617,125
Provides no unpaid care 38,488 (80.91%) 492,536 (79.81%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 4,376 (9.20%) 61,618 (9.98%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 976 (2.05%) 13,797 (2.24%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 1,103 (2.32%) 14,541 (2.36%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 2,625 (5.52%) 34,633 (5.61%)
All usual residents aged 65+ years 27,314 326,472
Provides no unpaid care 24,295 (88.95%) 287,609 (88.10%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 859 (3.14%) 11,244 (3.44%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 256 (0.94%) 3,702 (1.13%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 223 (0.82%) 2,994 (0.92%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 1,681 (6.15%) 20,923 (6.41%)
Staff Family Status (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Family Status Number of staff
Blank 298 (49.26%)
Adults(s) 11 (1.82%)
Child/Children 157 (25.95%)
None 138 (22.81%)
Other 1 (0.16%)
Total 605
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Disability
The Census 2021 showed that 35.95% of our residents has a long-term health condition or illness which limits their daily activities or the work they can do, which is slightly higher than the NI average of 34.67%.
Number of long-term health conditions MS-D04: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents 141,746 1,903,176
Does not have a long-term health condition 90,793 (64.05%) 1,243,371 (65.33%)
1 long-term health condition 26,690 (18.83%) 344,687 (18.11%)
2 long-term health conditions 12,121 (8.55%) 151,512 (7.96%)
3 long-term health conditions 6,220 (4.39%) 81,075 (4.26%)
4 long-term health conditions 3,440 (2.43%) 46,166 (2.43%)
5 or more long-term health conditions 2,482 (1.75%) 36,365 (1.91%)
In our borough long-term pain or discomfort affects the most individuals, followed by mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Long-term Condition
Deafness or partial hearing loss 8,914 (6.29%)
Blindness or partial sight 2,560 (1.81%)
Mobility or dexterity that requires the use of a wheelchair 2,145 (1.51%)
Mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities 15,951 (11.25%)
Intellectual or learning disability 1,340 (0.95%)
Intellectual or learning difficulty 4,334 (3.06%)
Autism or Asperger syndrome 2,282 (1.61%)
An emotional, psychological or mental health condition 11,787 (8.32%)
Frequent periods of confusion or memory loss 2,681 (1.89%)
Long term pain or discomfort 17,396 (12.27%)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 14,525 (10.25%)
Other condition 13,214 (9.32%)
Source: NISRA, Census 2021, tables MS-D03, MS-D04 through to MS-D16
Staff breakdown by Disability (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
With or Without a Disability Number of staff
No 591 (97.69%)
Yes 14 (2.31%)
Total 605
Any flyers produced use writing no smaller than font size 14 for ease of reading.
Although the Council have not yet adopted the JAM system, events staff are always prepared to step aside with an individual who needs a bit more time or attention.
Quiet Time for people with additional needs will be an hour before the event commences on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.
The Seafront is a wholly accessible area.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Section 75 Category - Positive impact (it could benefit) Neutral Negative impact (it could disadvantage)
Gender
Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other: Positive impact on this section. Rathlin Sound Festival is an event for all and aims to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, Other: Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Age Older People / Younger people and children
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Political Opinion
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Religious Belief
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Martial Status
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Dependants
Positive impact on this section. This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.
Screening Questions
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?
Gender (Women, Men, Transgender men/women , Other please specify)
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for men and women generally.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
(Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other please specify)
Yes. We have worked with Glór na Maoile, Irish language community group in Ballycastle who are bringing us an element of this festival where Irish speaking is practiced in a gazebo at The Seafront. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for people of different racial or ethnic group.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Yes. Provision of MACU - disabled toilets (with hoist and attendant) in attendance the duration of the event.
Quiet Time for individuals with additional needs take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May for an hour prior to the main event start time.
Disabled parking is provided in all town centre carparks.
The Seafront is fully accessible to everyone.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, transgender or others.
Age Older People, Younger people and children
No. All age groups can get involved and enjoy the event. There will be something for everyone.
Political Opinion
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those of differing Political Opinions.
Religious Belief
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those of differing Religious Beliefs.
Marital Status
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for any particular Marital Status.
Dependants
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those with or without Dependents.
Screening Questions
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category: Religious Belief
Level of impact: Minor Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Section 75 Category: Political Opinion
Level of impact: Minor Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Section 75 Category: Racial Group
Level of impact: Minor Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Screening Questions
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Religious Belief: Yes. Open to all.
Political Opinion: Yes, business engagement across the community with programming.
Racial Group: Yes, liaison and engagement with the Chamber of Commerce, Councillors of differing political opinions and local Irish speaking groups.
Additional Considerations
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.)
No impact.
Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
No impact.
Disability Considerations
Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. Through the provision of Quiet Times, disabled toilet facilities and parking spaces to encourage participation.
Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. Through the provision of Quiet Time for individuals with additional needs, disabled toilet facilities and parking spaces to ensure easier access.
Screening Decision
Likely Impact: Minor
If the decision is to subject the policy to an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact – Major), please provide details of the reasons for this:
N/A
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = Minor) the Council should consider if the policy should be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced:
A positive impact is expected.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this:
N/A
Mitigation
When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations?
No
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
A positive impact is expected.
Timetabling And Prioritising
If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority Criterion Rating (1 to 3)
Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations N/A
Social Need N/A
Effect on people’s daily lives N/A
Relevance to the Council’s functions N/A
Monitoring
Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision:
- This event will be reviewed following the successful delivery of the event.
- Seek feedback from visitors attending 2024 event.
- Debrief and ascertain lessons learned and ongoing monitoring.