Taxis and four year old cars with expired MOTs will be prioritised. Heavy goods and bus testing continues.

The DVA is working to urgently contact all owners of taxis and four year old cars to book them for MOT tests in the coming days. Priority is being given to those with MOTs that have expired or expire today, so motorists can tax their vehicles.

Developer submits planning application for Queen’s Parade, Bangor

Bangor Marine Ltd. has submitted a comprehensive planning application for the development site located at Queen’s Parade and Marine Gardens in Bangor.

Minister announces Microsoft to establish Cyber Security Centre in Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced that Microsoft has chosen Northern Ireland as the location for a new Cyber Security Centre which will see the creation of up to 85 new jobs in Belfast.

Murphy Concerned at Funding of Human Rights Commission

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has expressed concern with the budget of the Human Rights Commission.

Statement from Paul Duffy, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Agency

Following further inspections of lift faults in MOT centres, the contractor has not provided sufficient assurance to DVA this evening on the effectiveness of the ongoing repairs. To ensure the health and safety of staff and customers and as a precautionary measure, DVA has suspended all MOT testing for cars and light vehicles with immediate effect. Tests on heavy goods vehicles and buses will continue.