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NIDirect - http://www.nidirect.gov.uk
NIDirect - the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens. |
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Northern Ireland Executive - http://www.northernireland.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. |
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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. |
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Department of Education Northern Ireland - http://www.deni.gov.uk/
DENI website providing information on a number of topics of interest to parents, students and teachers. |
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Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland - http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/
Responsible for housing, urban regeneration, community development, social security and child support. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 range of issues in employment law, including sick pay, holidays, redundancy, unions and employees' rights. |
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Land & Property Services - http://www.lpsni.gov.uk
Features general information on rates and valuations in the province. Online ways to control rate payment, contact details for county offices, and facilities to view official publications. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency - http://www.nisra.gov.uk/
Includes census information and details of how to register births, deaths and marriages. |
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Northern Ireland Water - http://www.niwater.com/
Executive Agency within the Department for Regional Development that provides water services for the area. Tender opportunities available to businesses. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Special EU Programmes Body - http://www.seupb.eu
One of the six cross border Bodies established under the Belfast Agreement. Includes information on current programmes and office locations. |
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Northern Ireland Planning Service - http://www.planningni.gov.uk/
Responsible for land use and development in Northern Ireland. Information on the agency, services, controls, and plans. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Northern Ireland Audit Office - http://www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/
Includes background, reports, press releases and details of their audit work. |
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Community Safety Unit - http://www.communitysafetyni.gov.uk/
Includes information about research, training and funding. |
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Office of the Social Fund Commissioner for Northern Ireland - http://www.osfcni.org.uk
Responsible for delivering 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. |
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The Central IT Unit - http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/index/delivery-and-innovation/did-innovation.htm/
Part of the Office of the First Minister and The Deputy First Minister. Includes news and publications. |
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Trading Standards Service - http://www.detini.gov.uk/cgi-bin/get_builder_page?page=2865&site=9
Includes 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. |