27 April 2007

Dear Colleagues,

The long awaited, or for some, the dreaded ‘No Smoking’ legislation comes into effect on Monday 30th April and with this the introduction of the Translink No Smoking Policy.

It is therefore timely that we take this opportunity to remind you all that from Monday, smoking will now only be permitted during official breaks in designated areas and that smoking in or on Translink premises including buildings, platforms, structures and halts is prohibited.

We are all well aware of the health risks associated with smoking and passive smoking and I would encourage as many of you as possible to take this opportunity to ‘stub it out’! The corporate HSE department are willing and ready to provide support to help you quit.

The introduction of the company policy is in line with our legal obligations and I trust everyone will work to ensure it is fully implemented and remind passengers of the regulations.

For those who choose to give up this weekend – remember there is lots of support out there for you!

Philip O'Neill

Acting Chief Executive

We are all well aware of the health risks associated with smoking and passive smoking and I would encourage as many of you as possible to take this opportunity to ‘stub it out’!