Most aspects of social and economic policy were devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive in December 1999.

An education ministry was also included in the Northern Ireland Executive briefly formed in 1974.

It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas and to elect the Northern Ireland Executive (cabinet).

A health and social services ministry was also included in the Northern Ireland Executive briefly established in 1974.

The Northern Ireland Executive through its Health Department is responsible for the funding of the service.

Nevertheless the Northern Ireland Executive was sworn in on 31 December 1973 and took office the following day.

An economic ministry was also included in the Northern Ireland Executive briefly established in 1974.

The Northern Ireland Executive is expected to provide around £2m of funding for the event while additional sponsorship is also being sought.

That is what we are working on, together with the Northern Ireland Executive and other partners.

The Northern Ireland Executive has now offered the farmers 25% compensation, which will mean ruin for them.