Enabling a trusted
national ethics opinion

Introduction to the National Office for Research Ethics Committees

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Join the NRECs in 2026

We are accepting 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 2026

What’s the harm? The ethics of protecting patients from radiation in medicine and clinical research

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Updated application templates NREC-MD

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2024 highlights – National Office publishes Annual Report

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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