About us

The Department for Infrastructure is responsible for the maintenance and development of critical infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

Information on Transport legislation

We place high importance on the provision of quality services, and we are committed to meeting the needs of all our customers. When you contact us, you will be treated with courtesy and respect at all times. Officials will give their names in person, over the telephone and in correspondence.

The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) is an executive agency of the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). Their aim is to deliver improved road safety and better regulation of the transport sector. Responsibilities include driver licensing, vehicle and driver testing, responsibility for those who drive for a living and roadside enforcement.

The Department is responsible for the appointment of a Chair and Board Members to the boards (click on the links to see membership) of the following bodies:

Being transparent and providing accessible information to individuals about how we may use personal data is a key element of the Data Protection Act (DPA) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is committed to building trust and confidence in our ability to process your personal information.

The Department has a responsibility to provide a level of service to the public even when an event occurs that may potentially disrupt its ability to maintain services.

Information on Equality

The Department for Infrastructure is responsible for the maintenance and development of critical infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

This page gathers together a number of pages and sections from the website that, we hope, will make it easier for you to get access to the Department's information.

Register of Interests

DfI SCS, Departmental Board and Sub-committee Members - formally reviewed October 2025, with on-going updates as required.

In the quarter 1 October 2024 to 30 December 2024, the department screened the policies listed below for likely impact on equality of opportunity and good relations.

DfI Privacy Notice

In March 2020 the NI Executive agreed updated Guidance for Ministers in the Exercise of their Official Responsibilities:

In the quarter 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025, the department screened the policies listed below for likely impact on equality of opportunity and good relations.

From January 2016 to December 2020 the department screened the policies listed below for likely impact on equality of opportunity and good relations.

In the quarter 1 October 2025 to 30 December 2025, the department screened the policies listed below for likely impact on equality of opportunity and good relations.

DfI Privacy Notice