We are delighted to invite all stakeholders, and those with an interest in the broader health and social care research ethics landscape to join us online for a morning of reflection and discussion. We will be discussing the work of the National Office and the National Research Ethics Committees (NRECs), including emerging trends in research …
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What is a National Research Ethics Committee (NREC)? What is their role in the Irish research system? And how does the National Office support their work? Our new animated video provides a short introduction to the work of the NRECs and the National Office – take a look!
The National Office team is delighted to present our Annual Report for 2021. This marks our first full calendar year of operation, and one that proved to be a time of important milestones for Ireland’s new system of national research ethics review. The report captures a year of launch, growth and focus for both the …
The National Office for Research Ethics Committees is pleased to announce the appointment of 17 new National Research Ethics Committee (NREC) members. The new members were appointed by the Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly following an expression of interest campaign which ran from 24 February to 25 March 2022. The NRECs for Clinical Trials …
As the new EU In Vitro Medical Devices Regulation comes into effect on 26 May following a five-year transition period, the National Office for Research Ethics Committees is pleased to announce that the National Research Ethics Committee for Medical Devices (NREC-MD) will now expand its remit to review applications seeking ethical approval for performance studies …
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As the health research community celebrates International Clinical Trials Day this week, it’s the perfect opportunity to look at the role of research ethics committees (RECs) in supporting safe and successful clinical trials – with a particular eye to Ireland’s own National Research Ethics Committees for Clinical Trials (NREC-CTs). What is the role of RECs …
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Since the establishment of the NREC-CTs, the number of substantial amendments submitted for ethics review has far surpassed the forecasted volume and what could feasibly be assessed by two voluntary committees under their current structure working at capacity. This has created a backlog in the system and significant delays in the review of complex substantial …
Applicants should note that the NREC-CT is experiencing a very high number of substantial amendment submissions. Your patience is appreciated while the National Office team and the committees work at capacity to process these. Please note the team cannot correspond on the status of individual submissions. Our parent department, the Department of Health is fully …
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Ireland has three National Research Ethics Committees (NRECs) in the areas of clinical trials and medical devices. Each NREC comprises volunteer members who give their time to help pave the way for new treatment options and medical innovations for Irish patients who need them most in the areas. Committee members come from all walks of …
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Applicants should note that the NREC-CT is experiencing a very high number of substantial amendment submissions. Your patience is appreciated while the National Office team and the committees work at capacity to process these. Please note the team cannot correspond on the status of individual submissions.