Strategic Priorities
In supporting and advising the Minister, the Department’s main functions include:
- the promotion of a healthy housing and the provision of decent, affordable, sustainable homes and housing support services
- a social welfare system including focused support to the most disadvantaged areas
- providing training and support to jobseekers and employers
- bringing divided communities together by creating urban centres which are sustainable, welcoming and accessible to live, work and relax in peace
- supporting local Government to deliver effective public services
- maximising public benefits from the culture, arts and leisure sectors
- tackling disadvantage and promoting equality of opportunity by reducing poverty, promoting and protecting the interests of children, older people, people with disabilities, and other socially excluded groups; addressing inequality and disadvantage
Programme for Government 2016-2021
The focus of the Programme for Government is on major societal outcomes that the Executive wants to achieve in making a difference to the things that matter most to people.
The emphasis is on collaborative working across Departments and with the public, voluntary and private sectors in tackling the biggest challenges facing society.
DfC is responsible for taking forward the delivery plans for 8 of the 49 indicators supporting the strategic outcomes outlined in the NI Executive’s Programme for Government.
The DfC indicators can now be viewed here: Programme for Government 2016-2021
