Supporting Communities

NI Assembly

NI Government Assembly

On Tuesday 8th May 2007 the Northern Ireland Assembly was re-established. Details of each Government Department and their links are below.

First Minister:

Peter Robinson
MP MLA

Deputy First Minister:

Martin McGuiness
MP MLA

Junior Ministers:

Jonathan Bell
MLA

Junior Ministers:

Martina Anderson
MLA

Responsible for:

supporting Ministers and Institutions of government.
building a programme for government and modernising government programme.
promoting better Community Relations, a culture of equality and rights.
targeting social need and promoting social inclusion.

Link: www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Minister:

Michelle O'Neill,
MLA

Link: http://www.dardni.gov.uk/

D.A.R.D. has responsibility for food, farming and environmental policy and the development of rural sector in N.I.

It also provides:

business development service for farmers and growers.
veterinary service with administration of animal health and welfare.
application of E.U. agricultural and rural development policy to N.I.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, ARTS AND LEISURE

Minister:
Caral Ni Chuilin, MLA

Link: http://www.dcalni.gov.uk/

Responsible for:

arts & creativity, museums and libraries s
port, inland waterways and inland fisheries, linguistic diversity, public records, ordnance survey and for advising on National Lottery distribution.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Minister: John O'Dowd, MLA

Link:http://www.deni.gov.uk/

Responsible for:

the central administration of all aspects of education and related services in N.I.
(except Higher & Further Education Sector)

DEPARTMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT & LEARNING

Minister:

Dr Stephen Farry,
MLA

Link:www.delni.gov.uk

Responsible for third level education, training and a range of employment measures all
aimed at giving people the skills, knowledge and opportunities to work.

Key areas of activity:

enhance provision of learning and skills.
increase level of research and development.
assist individuals into employment.
development and maintain framework of employment rights and responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Minister:

Arlene Foster, MLA
Link: www.detini.gov.uk

D.E.T.I. is responsible for:

economic policy development, energy, tourism, mineral development, health and safety at work,
companies Registry,
insolvency Service,
consumer affairs,
labour market and economic statistics services.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT (D.O.E.)

Minister:

Alex Attwood, MLA

Links:www.doeni.gov.uk

D.O.E. is responsible for:

protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment.
to provide land use planning.
improve and promote road safety and regulation of drivers, vehicles and operators.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PERSONNEL

Minister:

Sammy Wilson, MLA

Links:www.dfpni.gov.uk

Overarching aim of D.F.P. is to secure the most appropriate and effective use of resources and services for the benefit of the Community.

Involves ensuring financial and personnel resources are managed effectively in the delivery of Governments plans and priorities in Northern Ireland .

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY