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Irish Government Site (8 links)
'Department of Education & Science
The Department of Education is responsible for the administration of public education, primary, post primary and special education. State subsidies for universities and third level colleges are channelled through the Department.
Citizens information service is an on-line access to Services, Information and Support is a database which provides on-line information on public services for use by the general public.
Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has specific responsibility for community and local development.
Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment
This Department's mandate is to implement Government policy in five key areas - development of enterprise, employment promotion, trade development, protection of workers and the regulation of businesses.
Department of Health & Children
The Department has overall control of the services provided by the health authorities throughout the country.
Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform
The Department carries central responsibility for many areas of public policy and administration.
Department of Social & Family Affairs
The Department is responsible for the formulation and implementation of social security systems which, through income and other supports, enable people to participate in society in a positive way.
The NDP Gender Equality Unit has been set up in the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform to provide support and advice to policy makers and implementers on how to incorporate a gender equality perspective into the development, implementation and evaluation of mainstream policies - a process known as gender mainstreaming.
