North / South

The North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established on 02 December 1999 under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement and is the lead institution in developing North/South co-operation, bringing together Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Irish Government.  The role of the Council is to develop consultation, co-operation and action on all-island and cross-border matters of mutual interest.  It also provides leadership and direction for the six North/South implementation bodies and Tourism Ireland Limited.