Enabling a trusted
national ethics opinion

Introduction to the National Office for Research Ethics Committees

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Are you interested in becoming a member? We have launched a rolling call for expressions of interest for new members of our National Research Ethics Committees

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Public consultation on proposal for NREC Fees – Financial Year 2025

The knotty ethics of genetic testing in research

Include pregnant women in clinical research to get better outcomes for mothers and babies

Annual report 2023

National Office publishes Annual Report 2023

National
coordinated
response for
research
ethics

Vision

Ireland’s system of research ethics review cultivates the benefits of health research for patients and the public.

Mission

The National Office will embed a robust, transparent and cohesive research ethics review system that strengthens the national research infrastructure.

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