This updated document outlines the systems of government in Ireland, North and South, by local, regional and national levels. It describes the functions of Dáil Éireann and the Northern Ireland Assembly, departmental roles and an outline of all-Island bodies created under the Belfast Agreement 1998.

This resource aims to give a greater understanding of government structures in order to assist and encourage collaboration and co-operation in the area of ageing research within Ireland, North and South. It is available at the link below:

Government Structures in Ireland, North and South (updated Aug 2010)