Department for Social Development
In December 1999 the Department for Social Development was established as part of the Northern Ireland Executive. It has strategic responsibility for urban regeneration, community and voluntary sector development, social legislation, housing, social security benefits, pensions and child support. | |
 | | | Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
The responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development include: the development of the agricultural, forestry and fishing industries in Northern Ireland; rural development in Northern Ireland; providing an advisory service for farmers; agricultural research and | |
 | | | Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment
DETI is responsible for economic policy development, energy, tourism, mineral development, health and safety at work, Companies Registry, Insolvency Service, consumer affairs, and labour market and economic statistics services. It also has a role in ensuring the provision of the infrastructure for a | |
 | | | Department of Finance and Personnel
DFP and its Agencies are responsible for a wide variety of functions many of which are carried out centrally on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) as a whole. The aims and functions of each Directorate and Agency are outlined below. Business Development Service (BDS) The aim is | |
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