16/11/2004 (Agence Europe) - The International Road Federation (IRF) has named the Commissioner for Transport, Loyola de Palacio, "Woman of the Year 2004". In a press release, the IRF indicates that the prize was awarded to Ms de Palacio "in recognition of her major contribution to the road industry (…) in the area of policy and financing, particularly within the European Union and its neighbouring countries". The IRF prize, which has been rewarding people for their actions in favour of...