Previous Ministerial Departments under previous mandate
Agencies and Other Associated Bodies
Department for Employment and Learning
From 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department for Employment and Learning have been transferred to the Department for the Economy.
Department for Regional Development
From the 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department for Regional Development have been transferred to the Department for Infrastructure.
Department for Social Development
From 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department for Social Development have been transferred to the Department for Communities.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
From 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department of Agriculture have transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural affairs.
Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure
From 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure have transferred to the Department for Communities.
Department of Education
From 9th of May 2016 the Department of Education while retaining its name and remit, took on the additional responsibility of higher education.
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
From 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment have been transferred to the Department for the Economy.
Department of Finance and Personnel
After 9th May 2016 the Department of Finance and Personnel becomes known as the Department of Finance.
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
After 9th May 2016 the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety becomes known as the Department of Health.
Department of the Environment
From 9th May 2016 the functions of the Department of the Environment have been transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
From 9th May 2016 some of the functions of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister have been transferred to The Executive Office and various other Departments.