Environment, Food and Agriculture minister Richard Ronan says he'll work with what he has following this week's budget announcement.
His department will get a 0.8% budget increase but will now include the Health and Safety Work Inspectorate.
Despite the added responsibility, Mr Ronan believes the extra cash means it can work as usual.
He says he understands the government has had to make tough financial decisions
Clip 1
Loganair to remove Saturday service to Birmingham
Temporary changes take effect in May
Southern Pool board welcomes assurances over site's future
Follows 'positive' meeting with government
Looneys of Ramsey to close
Number of factors behind the decision
Future of Belfast flights 'precarious' due to low passenger numbers
Chief Minister says work is ongoing to make the route commercially viable
Ministers to meet with LVA to discuss hospitality concerns
Comes after concerns raised about the issues facing the industry
Fine for Douglas man caught with cocaine in car park
20-year-old followed by undercover police
