The Department of Social Welfare was incorporated under the Ministers and Secretaries Amendment Act 1946. It was renamed the Department of Social Community and Family Affairs in 1997. It became the Department of Social and Family Affairs in 2002 and the Department of Social Protection in 2010. The Family Support Agency was established under the Family Support Agency Act 2001 in 2003. The National Pensions […]
The Departments objectives Growth, competitiveness and innovation by ensuring Ireland is to be to the forefront and availing opportunities afforded by electronic communications. To promote a vibrant broadcasting sector, providing engaging, entertaining and informative content. To provide best practice corporate governance and regulatory systems in all sectors. The Department provides services to the public and private companies, traders and community groups. Agencies The Department oversees […]
The Departments objectives To ensure a fully sustainable, secure and competitive energy market underpinned by energy efficiency, diverse sources of energy and robust infrastructure. To address climate change by meeting obligations in relation to the reduction of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. To manage river, hydrocarbon and other geological resources in a sustainable and productive manner. To provide best practice corporate governance and regulatory systems in […]
The Department of Justice was formed under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 The Censorship of Publications Office may prohibit the sale of publications that are indecent, obscene under the Censorship of Publications Acts 1946. The Dublin Carriage Office based within Garda Síochána maintained responsibility for PSV driver licensing notwithstanding the establishment of the Commission for Taxi Regulation. The Film Censors Office is established under […]
The Department of Education was formed under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924. In 2007 it was renamed the Department of Education and Science. In 2010 it became the Department of Education and Skills. The Department of Education has the overall responsibility for the development of the Irish education system. It is involved in a broad range of activities including preparation, administering, legislation, and formulating policies, […]
The Railways Tribunal was established under the Railways Act 1924 and its powers were given to the High Court under the Transport Act 1944. The Commissioners for Irish Lights were established in 1935. It originally derives from UK legislation from 1854. Under the British Irish Act.1999 The Loughs Agency of the Foyle Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission. It is under the British-Irish Agreement Act 2002. […]
Bord Pleanála decides appeals against decisions of planning authorities on applications for planning permission. It also assesses major infrastructural projects and developments by local authorities and public bodies. The Environmental Protection Agency has a wide range of functions in protecting the environment. It has roles in relation to licensing, enforcement, guidance and monitoring. It grants integrated pollution control licenses. The Private Residential Tenancies Board was […]
The National Milk Agency regulates the supply of milk for consumption in accordance with the Milk Regulation and Supply Act 1994. It replaced the former Cork and Dublin District Milk Boards. he Veterinary Council of Ireland regulates and manages the practice of veterinary medicine. It maintains a register and establishes procedures for registration and certificates of registration. It approves programs of education. The Agricultural Appeals […]
The Department of Health was established under the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1946. It became operational in 1947. The Department was renamed the Department of Health and Children in 1997. It reverted to being named the Department of Health in 2011. The Central Midwives Board was established in 1918 and continued until the Midwives Act 1944. The Consultative Cancer Council was established in 1948, […]
The Department of Finance was established in 1924. In 2011 the Department of Public Expenditure took over certain public expenditure aspects of the Department of Finance. A Department of Public Enterprise was established in 1997 and lasted till 2002. A Department of the Public Service was established in 1973 and lasted till 1987 when its functions were transferred to the Department of Finance. The Department […]
Background The Office of Public Works was established as the Board of Works in 1831. It took on the functions of a number of other offices and organisations including the Office of the Surveyor-General (1670-1763) the Barrack Board and the Board of Works, (1700 to 1823) the Public Works Loan Commissioners and the Directors of Inland Navigation. The original Board comprised three members who were […]
Overview I There are a significant number of State agencies and bodies which perform various governmental functions and services. State agencies deal with a wide variety of matters. They may be State-sponsored companies or bodies established by law. There are both commercial and non-commercial State-sponsored bodies. Commercial State-sponsored bodies are or are equivalent to commercial businesses. Some have been sold by way in the past, […]