For a place with a population of fewer than 1.7 million and - for now - no direct rule, Northern Ireland has a large government. For a start, there are 26 district councils responsible for basic services such as litter collection. Then there are the four health and social services boards and 19 health trusts, not forgetting the five education and library boards that incorporate Northern Ireland's youth services.
In an attempt to slim down the province's oversized government, a review of public administration was launched in 2002. This review is now in the process of consulting on its proposals to simplify the situation.
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