PR: 8
| NIDirect http://www.nidirect.gov.uk NIDirect - the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens. |
PR: 8
| 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. |
PR: 7
| 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. |
PR: 7
| Department for Regional Development http://www.drdni.gov.uk/ Responsible for roads and water, although it also has other divisions. Includes news and information about the various activities of the department. |
PR: 7
| Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/ Responsible for housing, urban regeneration, community development, social security and child support. |
PR: 7
| 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. |
PR: 7
| Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. http://www.detini.gov.uk/ Describes the role of the DETINI, the main Government Department in Northern Ireland concerned with economic development. |
PR: 7
| Department of the Environment http://www.doeni.gov.uk/ Contains information on a number of NI environmental agencies. |
PR: 7
| 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. |
PR: 7
| 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. |
PR: 7
| 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. |
PR: 7
| 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. |
PR: 6
| 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. |
PR: 6
| Human Rights Unit of the Civil Service http://www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/index/equality/human-rights.htm A unit within the Office of the First Minister and his Deputy. Contains news, legal data and information on training provided. |
PR: 6
| Northern Ireland Audit Office http://www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/ Includes background, reports, press releases and details of their audit work. |
PR: 6
| 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. |
PR: 6
| 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. |
PR: 6
| 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. |
PR: 6
| 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. |
PR: 6
| Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency http://www.nisra.gov.uk/ Includes census information and details of how to register births, deaths and marriages. |
