About DSD

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 7,600 people are employed by the Department, approximately 91% of whom are located in the Social Security Agency and Child Support Agency. Public Expenditure allocation for 2006/2007 is £4,785 million, including £4,067 million Social Security Benefit Provision.