basis by the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924, soon after the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. This act provided it with: The Schedule assigned it with the duties of the following bodies: Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland—Fisheries Branch. Congested Districts Board for Ireland—Fisheries Branch, and Rural Industries Branch. The Conservators of Fisheries. Alteration of name and transfer of functions The name and functions of the department have changed several times by statutory instruments. References External links Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ireland Telecommunications in the Republic of Ireland Communications in the Republic of Ireland Energy in the Republic of Ireland Ministries established in 1921 Ireland Environment Ireland 1921 establishments in Ireland Environment of the Republic of Ireland Ireland Ireland