Northern Ireland Planning Service

Responsible for all urban and rural planning applications. Features history, policies, application procedures, and legal guidelines.
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/planning/

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
http://www.lra.org.uk/

Department of Economic Development

Describes the role of the DEDNI, the main Government Department in Northern Ireland concerned with economic development.
http://www.detini.gov.uk/

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 cer
http://www.groni.gov.uk/

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 b
http://www.ni-ombudsman.org.uk/

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.
http://www.investni.com

Department of Education Northern Ireland

DENI website providing information on a number of topics of interest to parents, students and teachers.
http://www.deni.gov.uk/

Department of Finance and Personnel

Includes information on the work of the department in controlling expenditure of Northern Ireland Departments.
http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/

Department of the Environment

Contains information on a number of NI environmental agencies.
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Includes information on housing advice, homelessness, research, jobs tenders, grants, community safety. Publications, leaflets and application forms are also available.
http://www.nihe.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.nihrc.org/

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.
http://www.nics.gov.uk/

Enterprise Ulster

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

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.
http://www.humanrightsni.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.mot2-ni.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.ratecollectionagencyni.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.watercouncilni.org/

The Forensic Science Agency of Northern Ireland

Site describing the role of the NI FSA including the particular challenges associated with terrorist crime.
http://www.fsani.org.uk/

Office of the Social Fund Commissioner for Northern Ireland

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.
http://www.osfcni.org.uk

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.
http://www.europe.org.uk/info/default.asp?region=ni&page=home

Central Procurement Directorate

Responsible for public procurement policy in Northern Ireland. Provides details of the services provided, projects and publications.
http://www.cpdni.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.roadsni.gov.uk/

The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister

Includes news releases, publications and information about the functions of the Office.
http://www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/

Electoral Office for Northern Ireland

Includes information on local offices and the voting process.
http://www.electoralofficeni.gov.uk/

European Division

Part of the Department of Finance and Personell. Includes news and reports.
http://www.europe-dfpni.gov.uk/

Water Service - Northern Ireland

Executive Agency within the Department for Regional Development that provides water services for the area. Tender opportunities available to businesses.
http://www.waterni.gov.uk/

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency

Includes census information and details of how to register births, deaths and marriages.
http://www.nisra.gov.uk/

Central Community Relations Unit

Provides a searchable database of information on projects funded.
http://www.ccruni.gov.uk/

Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue

Includes organisation of the forum, as well as transcripts of debates.
http://www.ni-forum.gov.uk/

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
http://www.paradescommission.org/

Special EU Programmes Body

One of the six cross border Bodies established under the Belfast Agreement. Includes information on current programmes and office locations.
http://www.seupb.org/

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.
http://www.ni-charter.gov.uk/

North/South Ministerial Council

Aims to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland. Includes information about meetings, publications and contacts.
http://www.northsouthministerialcouncil.org/

Stratagem

Lobbying company for all aspects of government relations and public affairs. Features news, portfolio of services and contact information.
http://www.stratagem-ni.org/

Northern Ireland Audit Office

Includes background, reports, press releases and details of their audit work.
http://www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/

The Northern Ireland Executive

Provides a gateway to information about the administration of the Province.
http://www.ni-executive.gov.uk/

Northern Ireland Planning Appeals Commission

Provides information about the roles and activities of the Commission. Includes information on making an appeal.
http://www.pacni.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.drdni.gov.uk/

Northern Ireland Departments Consulation Register

Provides details of consultation exercises which are being carried out by Public Sector Bodies in the Province.
http://www.consultationni.gov.uk/

The New Targeting Social Need (New TSN) Unit

Provides reports and funding information.
http://www.newtsnni.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.tssni.gov.uk/

VCUNI Task Force

The Task Force on Resourcing the Voluntary and Community Sector for Northern Ireland. Includes minutes, FAQ, press releases and contacts.
http://www.taskforcevcsni.gov.uk/

The Central IT Unit

Part of the Office of the First Minister and The Deputy First Minister. Includes news and publications.
http://www.cituni.gov.uk/

Office for the Regulation of Electricity and Gas

OFREG. Includes advice for consumers, press releases and relevant links.
http://ofreg.nics.gov.uk/

Community Safety Unit

Includes information about research, training and funding.
http://www.communitysafetyni.gov.uk/

Online NI

Portal for government and public services in the province.
http://www.onlineni.net

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 fun
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/

The Bloody Sunday Inquiry

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.
http://www.bloody-sunday-inquiry.org.uk/