#NorthernIrelandAssembly

The role of the Northern Ireland Government in promoting equality

The Good Friday Agreement was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It brought an end to a period of conflict...

The role of an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)

The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...

Roles of the NI Government Departments

There are 9 government departments in the Northern Ireland Government. The main role of the departments is to advise ministers and put...

What is the Northern Ireland Executive?

The Northern Ireland Executive runs the devolved government of Northern Ireland. It is made up of the First and Deputy First Minister, 2...