The latest Annual Report provides an overview of the achievements and milestones of the National Research Ethics Committees (NRECs) and the National Office, which worked closely throughout 2023 to advance and strengthen the national research ethics system in Ireland and to drive ethical health research practices aimed at safeguarding the rights, dignity, and welfare of health research participants.
Throughout 2023, the National Office was also a key contributor to a series of European working groups and forums, representing Ireland’s interest on pertinent research ethics matters.