Department for Social Development

Department for Social Development

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Gassworks Business Park
Belfast
BT7 2JB
United Kingdom

In December 1999 the Department for Social Development was established as part of the Northern Ireland Executive

It has strategic responsibility for urban regeneration, community and voluntary sector development, social legislation, housing, social security benefits, pensions and child support.

Around 7,700 people are employed by the Department, approximately 71% of whom are located in the Social Security Agency. Public Expenditure allocation for 2012/2013 is £6,069 million, including £5,418 million Social Security Benefit Provision.

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  • Bernie McVey
  • Bridgeen Rea