As part of the Review of Public Administration, a new Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has been created this month.
The Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency (DVTA) and Driver Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI) have merged to establish a single driver, vehicle and operator licensing and testing organisation. DVA will enable greater sharing of data to assist with enforcement and compliance which will improve the contribution to the Department of the Environment’s road safety objectives.
The new DVA will provide the opportunity to review administrative support structures to producing efficiencies in running costs.
Brendan Magee is Chief Executive of the new Agency.
Notes to Editors:
- DVLNI was responsible for licensing drivers and vehicle operators in NI and for the registration and licensing of vehicles, as well as the collection and enforcement of vehicle excise duty. Brendan Magee was DVLNI Chief Executive.
- DVTA was responsible for vehicle testing, driver testing, approved driving instructors, enforcement and compliance. Stanley Duncan DVTA Chief Executive moves to head up DOE Road Safety Division.
- The Review of Public Administration is a key action of the Executive’s Programme for Government, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of and accountability for the delivery of public services in NI.
Further information is available on the DVA website.
