Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Community Transport in Northern Ireland, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Department of Agriculture Science Service, Forest Service Northern Ireland, Rivers Agency, Rural Development Council, Rural Development Programme for Northern Ireland, Rural NI
Culture, Arts and Leisure
Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Library and Information Services Council (Northern, Northern Ireland Museums Council, Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Sports Council NI
Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Department of Health, Social Services and Public S, Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, Investing For Health, Investing for Health, Northern Ireland Social Care Council, Northern Ireland Social Security Agency, The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland, Working With Diversity
Legal System
Criminal Justice System of Northern Ireland, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Northern Ireland Court Service Online, Northern Ireland Legal Aid Department, Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission, Northern Ireland Prison Service, The Office of Law Reform, The Prisoner Ombudsman
Local Councils
Antrim Borough Council, Ards Borough Council, Armagh City and District Council, Ballymena Borough Council, Ballymoney Borough Council, Banbridge District Council, Belfast City Council, Carrickfergus Borough Council, Castlereagh Borough Council, Coleraine Borough Council
Local Government
Northern Ireland Local Government Association, Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' S, The Local Government Staff Commission for Northern
Police
Friends of the RUC, Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ir, Northern Ireland Policing Board, Northern Ireland Prison Service, Police Rehabilitation & Retraining Trust, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Probation Board for Northern Ireland, Royal Ulster Constabulary, Superintendents' Association of Northern Irel, The Police Federation for Northern Ireland
Assembly - Northern Ireland
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.
Central Community Relations Unit
Provides a searchable database of information on projects funded.
Central Procurement Directorate
Responsible for public procurement policy in Northern Ireland. Provides details of the services provided, projects and publications.
Community Safety Unit
Includes information about research, training and funding.
Department for Regional Development
Responsible for roads and water, although it also has other divisions. Includes news and information about the various activities of the department.
Department of Economic Development
Describes the role of the DEDNI, the main Government Department in Northern Ireland concerned with economic development.
Department of Education Northern Ireland
DENI website providing information on a number of topics of interest to parents, students and teachers.
Department of Finance and Personnel
Includes information on the work of the department in controlling expenditure of Northern Ireland Departments.
Department of the Environment
Contains information on a number of NI environmental agencies.
Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
Includes information on local offices and the voting process.
Enterprise Ulster
Government training scheme established to alleviate unemployment in Northern Ireland. Provides information on training schemes and employment opportunities in the Province.
European Division
Part of the Department of Finance and Personell. Includes news and reports.
European Information Network in Northern Ireland
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.
General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
A broad range of reports on consumer issues, contact details, and information on the aims, campaigns and activities of this statutory body.
General Register Office (Northern Ireland)
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.
Human Rights Unit of the Civil Service
A unit within the Office of the First Minister and his Deputy. Contains news, legal data and information on training provided.
Labour Relations Agency
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.
MOT2 - Second Generation Vehicle Testing
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.
North/South Ministerial Council
Aims to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland. Includes information about meetings, publications and contacts.
Northern Ireland Audit Office
Includes background, reports, press releases and details of their audit work.
Northern Ireland Departments Consulation Register
Provides details of consultation exercises which are being carried out by Public Sector Bodies in the Province.
Northern Ireland Executive
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.
Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue
Includes organisation of the forum, as well as transcripts of debates.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Northern Ireland's comprehensive regional housing authority. Includes housing advice and energy advice.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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 Parades Commission
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.
Northern Ireland Planning Appeals Commission
Provides information about the roles and activities of the Commission. Includes information on making an appeal.
Northern Ireland Planning Service
Responsible for all urban and rural planning applications. Features history, policies, application procedures, and legal guidelines.
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Includes census information and details of how to register births, deaths and marriages.
Northern Ireland Water Council
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 for the Regulation of Electricity and Gas
OFREG. Includes advice for consumers, press releases and relevant links.
Office of the Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
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.
Office of the Social Fund Commissioner for Norther
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.
Roads Service
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.
Small Business Agency
Responsible for the establishment and expansion of small businesses. The site contains information and advice on setting up small businesses and expansion.
Special EU Programmes Body
One of the six cross border Bodies established under the Belfast Agreement. Includes information on current programmes and office locations.
Stratagem
Lobbying company for all aspects of government relations and public affairs. Features news, portfolio of services and contact information.
The Central IT Unit
Part of the Office of the First Minister and The Deputy First Minister. Includes news and publications.
The Forensic Science Agency of Northern Ireland
Site describing the role of the NI FSA including the particular challenges associated with terrorist crime.
The New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) Unit
Provides reports and funding information.
The Northern Ireland Executive
Provides a gateway to information about the administration of the Province.
The Northern Ireland Service First Unit
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.
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First
Includes news releases, publications and information about the functions of the Office.
The Rate Collection Agency
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.
Trading Standards Service
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
The Task Force on Resourcing the Voluntary and Community Sector for Northern Ireland. Includes minutes, FAQ, press releases and contacts.
Water Service - Northern Ireland
Executive Agency within the Department for Regional Development that provides water services for the area. Tender opportunities available to businesses.