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- Agriculture and Rural Affairs (8)
- Culture, Arts and Leisure (7)
- Health, Social Services and Public Safety (11)
- Legal System (8)
- Local Councils (26)
- Local Government (3)
- Police (11)
Links
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.
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
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/planning/
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
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 for the Regulation of Electricity and Gas
OFREG. Includes advice for consumers, press releases and relevant links.
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.
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.
Online NI
Portal for government and public services in the province.
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 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.
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
http://www.ni-executive.gov.uk/
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 Minister
Includes news releases, publications and information about the functions of the Office.
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.
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
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.
Water Service - Northern Ireland
Executive Agency within the Department for Regional Development that provides water services for the area. Tender opportunities available to businesses.
