05/12/2001
Translink wins European design award
Translink the Northern Ireland public transport company has won a major European design accolade.
The European Commission’s Breaking Barriers Award recognises outstanding ‘Design for All’ achievements made by European businesses and organisations that provide, or are working to provide, improved access for people with disabilities.
Translink won the Travel and Leisure category of the Breaking Barriers Award for its website www.translink.co.uk/accessibility. Launched in March 2001, the website provides a fully interactive journey planner.
The site features an accessibility section which provides information for users who may be nervous or apprehensive about travelling. The website was developed as a result of a study commissioned by Translink which identified poor information as a barrier to travel for all passengers including those with disabilities.
The Breaking Barriers Award took place to celebrate this year’s European Day of Disabled People on December 3, supported by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Disability Forum. (MB)
The European Commission’s Breaking Barriers Award recognises outstanding ‘Design for All’ achievements made by European businesses and organisations that provide, or are working to provide, improved access for people with disabilities.
Translink won the Travel and Leisure category of the Breaking Barriers Award for its website www.translink.co.uk/accessibility. Launched in March 2001, the website provides a fully interactive journey planner.
The site features an accessibility section which provides information for users who may be nervous or apprehensive about travelling. The website was developed as a result of a study commissioned by Translink which identified poor information as a barrier to travel for all passengers including those with disabilities.
The Breaking Barriers Award took place to celebrate this year’s European Day of Disabled People on December 3, supported by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Disability Forum. (MB)
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18 February 2002
Marble Arch Caves achieve European Geopark status
Sam Foster, the Minister for the Environment, said the new European Geopark designation for Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Mountain is another step in conserving the natural heritage of Northern Ireland.
Marble Arch Caves achieve European Geopark status
Sam Foster, the Minister for the Environment, said the new European Geopark designation for Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Mountain is another step in conserving the natural heritage of Northern Ireland.
02 January 2002
European award success for Belfast gas project
Phoenix Natural Gas in Northern Ireland and their supply chain partners led by McNicholas Construction Services have won the European Supply Chain Excellence Award.
European award success for Belfast gas project
Phoenix Natural Gas in Northern Ireland and their supply chain partners led by McNicholas Construction Services have won the European Supply Chain Excellence Award.
12 October 2001
Local school wins European Quality Award
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has congratulated St Mary’s College in Londonderry, on becoming the first school in Europe to win the overall European Quality Award. The award was presented to school principal, Dame Geraldine Keegan, at a ceremony in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Thursday evening.
Local school wins European Quality Award
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has congratulated St Mary’s College in Londonderry, on becoming the first school in Europe to win the overall European Quality Award. The award was presented to school principal, Dame Geraldine Keegan, at a ceremony in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Thursday evening.
05 September 2003
NI farmers asked to help evaluate EU schemes
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on the help of local farmers in evaluating future EU-funded schemes. The Department is asking selected farmers to take part in a telephone interview which will provide valuable feedback to the European Commission on the progress of schemes.
NI farmers asked to help evaluate EU schemes
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on the help of local farmers in evaluating future EU-funded schemes. The Department is asking selected farmers to take part in a telephone interview which will provide valuable feedback to the European Commission on the progress of schemes.
21 March 2025
Sinn Féin To Host Irish Unity Conference In European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion, in collaboration with the Commission on the Future of Ireland, will host a conference on Irish Unity at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 08 April.
Sinn Féin To Host Irish Unity Conference In European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion, in collaboration with the Commission on the Future of Ireland, will host a conference on Irish Unity at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 08 April.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.