In conversation with David Sterling, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome David Sterling, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, to give a keynote speech.\n\nHe discussed the challenge of governing in the absence of the power-sharing executive and how this has affected policy decisions, including Brexit preparations and negotiations.\n\nHe was in conversation with Jill Rutter, Programme Director of the Institute for Government. There was an opportunity for audience questions.\n\nDavid Sterling became Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service in July 2017.