Department Of Arts And Culture Ni
Department Of Arts And Culture Ni, “Ni” means Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure aims to deliver economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Northern Ireland by “unlocking the full potential of the culture, arts and leisure sectors”.
The Department of Culture Art and Leisure website
The functions and services delivered by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) have been transferred to new departments. The links below will guide you to information on the new websites: Department for Communities (DfC), Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and Department for Infrastructure (DfI).
Our responsibilities
Sport
Sport strategy, stadiums and sports grounds, sports projects, games legacy and concussion awareness.
Arts and culture
Arts infrastructure and strategy, the creative industries, community festivals, architecture and built environment.
Museums and libraries
The public library service, Libraries NI, National Museum Northern Ireland and the NI Museums Council.
Angling
Angling policy including the role of Inland Fisheries, angling farms and stations and the conservation and protection of salmon and eels.
Waterways
Inland Waterways, the Lagan Towpath and the Department’s work with, the cross-border body, Waterways Ireland.
Languages
Language policy and strategy encompassing Irish, Ulster-Scots and sign language.
Research and statistics
Research publications and statistical outputs for the Department’s key responsibilities along with information on user engagement.
Public Record Office
The official archive for Northern Ireland, containing public records and privately deposited archives.