Annex A
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE 10 NEW NORTHERN IRELAND
DEPARTMENTS
OFFICE OF
THE FIRST
AND DEPUTY
FIRST MINISTER
Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX
Ministers: The Rt Hon David Trimble, Seamus Mallon
Permanent Secretary: John Semple
RESPONSIBILITIES
Economic Policy Unit
Equality Unit
Liaison with NSMC including Secretariat
Liaison with BIC
Civic Forum (administrative and other arrangements, including
secretariat support)
Liaison with Secretary of State (excepted or reserved)
European Affairs/International Matters/Washington Bureau
Liaison with IFI
Information Services
Community Relations
Executive Committee Secretariat
Legislation Progress Unit
Office of the Legislative Counsel
Public Appointments Policy
Visits
Honours
Freedom of Information
Victims
Nolan Standards
Public Service Office
Machinery of Government
Emergency Planning
Women's Issues
Policy Innovation Unit
Cross-Departmental co-ordination
Assembly Ombudsman (Liaison and Appointment issues)
DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Dundonald House, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3SB
Minister: Brid Rogers
Permanent Secretary: Peter Small
RESPONSIBILITIES
Food, Farming and Environmental Policy
Agri-Food Development
Science
Veterinary
Rural Development
Forestry
Sea Fisheries
DEPARTMENT OF
THE ENVIRONMENT
Clarence Court, 10-12 Adelaide Street, Belfast BT1 8GB
Minister: Sam Foster
Permanent Secretary: Stephen Quinn
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning Control
Environment and Heritage
Protection of the Countryside
Waste Management
Pollution Control
Wildlife Protection
Local Government
Sustainable Development
Mineral Resources (planning aspects)
Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency
Road Safety
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Transport Licensing and Enforcement Branch
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Clarence Court, 10-12 Adelaide Street, Belfast BT1 8GB
Minister: Peter Robinson
Permanent Secretary: Ronnie Spence
RESPONSIBILITIES
Transport Planning
Public Transport, Buses and the NI Transport Holding Company
Roads Service
Rail
Ports and Airports
Energy (Strategic and Developmental)
Water
Strategic Planning
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Churchill House, Victoria Square, Belfast BT1 4SD
Minister: Nigel Dodds
Permanent Secretary: John Hunter
RESPONSIBILITIES
Voluntary Activity Unit
Housing Policy
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Urban Renewal
Community Sector
Laganside Corporation
Rent Assessment Panel
Housing Benefit Review Boards
Social Security Agency
Child Support Agency
Lands Division
Independent Tribunal Service
Central Adjudication Services
Office of Social Fund Commissioner
Social Legislation
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
Rathgael House, Balloo Road, Bangor BT19 7PR
Minister: Martin McGuinness
Permanent Secretary: Nigel Hamilton
RESPONSIBILITIES
Schools Funding and Administration
Special Education
School Effectiveness
School Planning and Provision
Schools Inspectorate
Pre-School Education
Youth Service
Teachers (numbers, remuneration, etc)
Education and Library Board Appointments
DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHER AND
FURTHER EDUCATION,
TRAINING AND
EMPLOYMENT
Adelaide House, Adelaide Street, Belfast BT2 8FD
Minister: Sean Farren
Permanent Secretary: Alan Shannon
RESPONSIBILITIES
Higher Education
Further Education
Vocational Training (ACE, CWP and New Deal)
Employment Services
Employment Law and Labour Relations
Teacher Training and Teacher Education
Student Support and Postgraduate Awards
Training Grants (for Executive Development, Premier and Priority
Skills Programmes)
Office of the Industrial and the Fair Employment Tribunals
DEPARTMENT OF
ENTERPRISE, TRADE
AND INVESTMENT
Netherleigh, Massey Avenue, Belfast BT4 2JP
Minister: Sir Reg Empey
Permanent Secretary: Gerry Loughran
RESPONSIBILITIES
Economic Development Policy
Industry (IDB, LEDU)
Research and Development (IRTU)
Tourism
Health and Safety Executive
Employment Medical Advisory Service
Company Regulation
Consumer Affairs
Energy Regulation
Ofreg
Minerals and Petroleum Unit (including Geological Survey)
NICO
Company Training Grants Schemes (Company Development Programme
and Explorers)
DEPARTMENT OF
CULTURE, ARTS
AND LEISURE
Interpoint Centre, 20-24 York Street, Belfast BT15 1AQ
Minister: Michael McGimpsey
Permanent Secretary: Dr Aideen McGinley
RESPONSIBILITIES
Arts and Culture
Sport and Leisure
Libraries
Museums
Armagh Planetarium
Ulster Historical Foundation
Inland Waterways
Inland Fisheries
Ordnance Survey
Public Record Office
Language Policy
Lottery Matters
Millennium Events and Events Companies
Visitor Amenities
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, SOCIAL
SERVICES AND
PUBLIC SAFETY
Block C, Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3SJ
Minister: Bairbre de Brun
Permanent Secretary: Clive Gowdy
RESPONSIBILITIES
Health
Social Services
Public Health and Safety
Health Promotion
Fire Authority
DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE AND
PERSONNEL
New Buildings, Rathgael House, Balloo Road, Bangor BT19 7NA
Minister: Mark Durkan
Permanent Secretary: Pat Carvill
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
Personnel
IT and Common Services
Accommodation
Legal Services
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Land Registry of Northern Ireland
Rates Collection Agency and VLA
Construction Service
Northern Ireland Construction Industry Advisory Council
Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Council
Business Development Service
Government Purchasing Agency
Office of Law Reform
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