The Executive Office is jointly led by the First Minister and deputy First Minister, coordinating the work of the wider Executive, overseeing cross-cutting priorities such as good relations and children’s services, and representing Northern Ireland’s interests at home and abroad.
Political leadership
First Minister Michelle O’Neill (Sinn Féin) and deputy First Minister Andrew Muir (Alliance Party) lead the department jointly, supported by junior ministers Aisling Reilly (Sinn Féin) and Joanne Bunting (Democratic Unionist Party).
Legislative programme
One bill is currently attributed to The Executive Office:
- Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill — Final Stage
Its legislation is scrutinised by the Committee for The Executive Office.
Data sources
Ministerial and bill-stage data are drawn from the NI Assembly’s official records, kept up to date by the weekly Assembly sync.
See the department’s full profile, remit and official links at mlas.news/department/the-executive-office/.