Accessibility

Accessibility statement for Research Ireland

Research Ireland is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020.

This accessibility statement applies to www.researchireland.ie.

Research Ireland takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Accessibility is part of our internal policies.
  • Our website content is regularly checked and monitored for accessibility.
  • Clear accessibility targets and responsibilities exist within the organisation.
  • Continual accessibility training is provided for employees.
  • Formal accessibility quality assurance methods exist within the organisation.

Our compliance status

This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.

Accessibility features of this website

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
  • View content in different ways without losing information or structure.

When we publish information on this website, we will try to:

  • Structure content well
  • Use plain English (except for academic or scientific words that do not have an alternative)
  • Use short sentences
  • Explain acronyms
  • Write good link text
  • Make images and videos accessible
  • Ensure new features work on assistive technologies.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 10th October 2024.

Research Ireland assessed the accessibility of this site using an external evaluation by an external entity.

Feedback process

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. You can contact our Accessibility Officer using the information below. They are responsible for providing, arranging, or coordinating assistance and guidance, to persons with disabilities accessing services provided by us and are the designated contact person for people with disabilities wishing to access such services. If you are visiting one of our offices and wish to discuss physical accessibility in advance, please also contact the Accessibility Officer.

The Accessibility Officer’s  contact details are as follows:

Name: Laura O’Connor

Address: Research Ireland, Three Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland

Telephone: +353 (0)1 607 3200

Email Address: HR@researchireland.ie

Enforcement procedure

You are entitled to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman or the Workplace Relations Commission if you are dissatisfied with our response.

Office of the Ombudsman: 

Workplace Relations Commission: