- Northern Ireland Planning Service - http://www.doeni.gov.uk/planning/
Responsible for all urban and rural planning applications. Features history, policies, application procedures, and legal guidelines.
- Labour Relations Agency - http://www.lra.org.uk/
The independent body responsible for assisting employers, employees and their representatives to improve the conduct of their industrial relations and employment practices. Includes briefings on a wide range of issues in employment law, including sick pay, holidays, redundancy, unions and employees' rights.
- General Register Office (Northern Ireland) - http://www.groni.gov.uk/
Responsible for the registration of births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions, and for issuing certificates, compiling statistics, and maintaining historical records. The site provides an on-line ordering service for birth, death, marriage and adoption certificates, and advice on the registration of these events.
- Office of the Ombudsman for Northern Ireland - http://www.ni-ombudsman.org.uk/
The Assembly Ombudsman for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Complaints deal with injustice due to maladministration by government departments and public bodies. The site explains the complaints process, lists the bodies covered by this scheme, and gives alternative contacts for other types of problem.
- Small Business Agency - http://www.investni.com
Responsible for the establishment and expansion of small businesses. The site contains information and advice on setting up small businesses and expansion.
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive - http://www.nihe.gov.uk/
Includes information on housing advice, homelessness, research, jobs tenders, grants, community safety. Publications, leaflets and application forms are also available.
- Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission - http://www.nihrc.org/
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is a statutory body Established in terms of the Northern Ireland Act, in compliance with the Good Friday Agreement.
- Northern Ireland Executive - http://www.nics.gov.uk/
Responsible for the governance of Northern Ireland under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement. Provides a regularly updated gateway to information about the administration in Northern Ireland.
- Enterprise Ulster - http://www.enterpriseulster.co.uk
Government training scheme established to alleviate unemployment in Northern Ireland. Provides information on training schemes and employment opportunities in the Province.
- Human Rights Unit of the Civil Service - http://www.humanrightsni.gov.uk/
A unit within the Office of the First Minister and his Deputy. Contains news, legal data and information on training provided.
- MOT2 - Second Generation Vehicle Testing - http://www.mot2-ni.gov.uk/
Information on the Driver Vehicle Testing Agency's new MOT service. Background, details of the roll out in the test centres, FAQs, how to get a test and publicity.
- The Rate Collection Agency - http://www.ratecollectionagencyni.gov.uk/
Features general information on rates in the province. Online ways to control rate payment, contact details for county offices, and facilities to view official publications.
- Northern Ireland Water Council - http://www.watercouncilni.org/
Formed to advise DARD and the DOE with regards to their water/sewage services. Watchdog ensuring correct implementation of law by all companies involved in water in the province.
- Office of the Social Fund Commissioner for Northern Ireland - http://www.osfcni.org.uk
Responsible for deliveromh an independent review on decisions made by the Social Security Agency on the discretionary part of the Social Fund scheme. Provides information on the relevant rights and services available to Northern Ireland citizens.
- European Information Network in Northern Ireland - http://www.europe.org.uk/info/default.asp?region=ni&page=home
Information about European issues as they affect Northern Ireland, with directories of further resources and news. Supported by the European Commission Representation in the UK.
- Central Procurement Directorate - http://www.cpdni.gov.uk/
Responsible for public procurement policy in Northern Ireland. Provides details of the services provided, projects and publications.
- Roads Service - http://www.roadsni.gov.uk/
Road authority responsible for public roads, footways, bridges, street lights, car parks and the Strangford Lough ferry service. Includes office locations, press releases, careers information and a facility to report faults.
- European Division - http://www.europe-dfpni.gov.uk/
Part of the Department of Finance and Personell. Includes news and reports.
- Water Service - Northern Ireland - http://www.waterni.gov.uk/
Executive Agency within the Department for Regional Development that provides water services for the area. Tender opportunities available to businesses.
- Northern Ireland Parades Commission - http://www.paradescommission.org/
The body which determines whether individual parades and demonstrations are permitted - includes their annual report, a list of past determinations and parades currently under consideration, details of the Commission's members, their terms of reference, a set of guidelines, and a Frequently Asked Question list.
- Special EU Programmes Body - http://www.seupb.org/
One of the six cross border Bodies established under the Belfast Agreement. Includes information on current programmes and office locations.
- The Northern Ireland Service First Unit - http://www.ni-charter.gov.uk/
Formerly known as the NI Citizen's Charter Unit and part of the Public Service Unit, within the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister department. Includes news, publications and photos.
- North/South Ministerial Council - http://www.northsouthministerialcouncil.org/
Aims to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland. Includes information about meetings, publications and contacts.
- Stratagem - http://www.stratagem-ni.org/
Lobbying company for all aspects of government relations and public affairs. Features news, portfolio of services and contact information.
- Department for Regional Development - http://www.drdni.gov.uk/
Responsible for roads and water, although it also has other divisions. Includes news and information about the various activities of the department.
- Trading Standards Service - http://www.tssni.gov.uk/
Contains advice for consumers, a FAQ list, warnings about some of the latest hoaxes and swindles, and information on their work, including enforcement of consumer legislation, free business and consumer advice, and a calibration service.
- VCUNI Task Force - http://www.taskforcevcsni.gov.uk/
The Task Force on Resourcing the Voluntary and Community Sector for Northern Ireland. Includes minutes, FAQ, press releases and contacts.
- The Central IT Unit - http://www.cituni.gov.uk/
Part of the Office of the First Minister and The Deputy First Minister. Includes news and publications.
- Community Safety Unit - http://www.communitysafetyni.gov.uk/
Includes information about research, training and funding.
- Online NI - http://www.onlineni.net
Portal for government and public services in the province.
- Assembly - Northern Ireland - http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/
The New Northern Ireland Assembly was established as part of the Belfast Agreement reached at the multi-party negotiations on Friday 10 April, now commonly referred to as the 'Good Friday Agreement'. This site provides information on the structure and function of the Assembly.
- The Bloody Sunday Inquiry - http://www.bloody-sunday-inquiry.org.uk/
Official site of the investigation. Includes information about the inquiry itself, transcripts of the evidence which it has taken and texts of its rulings and press releases.
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