Government in Northern Ireland

Levels of government in Northern Ireland

Find out about government, from your local council, the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Parliament at Westminster, to the European Parliament

The Northern Ireland Assembly

An overview of the Northern Ireland Assembly, how laws are made, the role and work of MLAs and how you can visit the Assemby

The Northern Ireland Executive

An introduction to the Northern Ireland Executive, its membership and work, and the Ministerial Code

Northern Ireland government departments

Find out the names of the 12 government departments, who their ministers are and more

The North South Ministerial Council and North South Implementation Bodies

Ministers from the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government work together to develop consultation, co-operation and action on matters of mutual interest

The British-Irish Council

Developing good relationships among the people of the United Kingdom, Ireland, the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey