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.
http://www.ni-assembly.gov.uk/index.htm
Responsible for public procurement policy in Northern Ireland. Provides details of the services provided, projects and publications.
http://www.cpdni.gov.uk/
Responsible for roads and water, although it also has other divisions. Includes news and information about the various activities of the department.
http://www.drdni.gov.uk/
Includes information on the work of the department in controlling expenditure of Northern Ireland Departments.
http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/
Government training scheme established to alleviate unemployment in Northern Ireland. Provides information on training schemes and employment opportunities in the Province.
http://www.enterpriseulster.co.uk
A broad range of reports on consumer issues, contact details, and information on the aims, campaigns and activities of this statutory body.
http://www.gccni.org.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.
http://www.groni.gov.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.
http://www.lra.org.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.
http://www.mot2-ni.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.
http://www.nics.gov.uk/
Northern Ireland's comprehensive regional housing authority. Includes housing advice and energy advice.
http://www.nihe.gov.uk/
Provides information about the roles and activities of the Commission. Includes information on making an appeal.
http://www.pacni.gov.uk/
Responsible for all urban and rural planning applications. Features history, policies, application procedures, and legal guidelines.
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/planning/
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.
http://www.watercouncilni.org/