The absence of ministers means NI's nine government departments are being run by civil servants - but their powers are severely limited
which had been approved by the Department for Infrastructure at a time when it did not have a minister.
Although ministers returned in 2020, the executive fell again in February this year and no budget was agreed for the current financial year.Mr Heaton-Harris has given the parties until April to resolve their differences.He told the House of Commons on Wednesday: "I must take limited but necessary steps to protect Northern Ireland's public finances and the delivery of public services.
A spokesperson said: "Work is ongoing with departments and NIO to set a budget, including management of the projected overspend."Head of the civil service Jayne Brady The nine government departments in Northern Ireland are controlled by senior officials known as permanent secretaries. The head of the civil service is Jayne Brady.
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