Reviews all levels of research with the exception of Phase 1 Clinical Trials.
Coverage area:
CHO5: Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary- covering Primary Care also.
Contact Details:
Research Ethics Committee Office
Old School Of Nursing
University Hospital Waterford
Dunmore Road
Waterford
Telephone:
- Pauline Prendergast, REC Coordinator (051) 842 026
Other Information:
Submission Requirements:
- Research Ethics Standard Application Form*
- Research Proposal/Protocol*
- Interview Schedule (if applicable)
- Questionnaires (if applicable)
- Participant Information Sheet (if applicable)
- Participant Consent Form (if applicable)
- Letter to Director of Nursing/General Manager/Department Head*
- Declaration Form*
- CV of Principal Investigator*
- Insurance Document (if applicable)
- GDPR Certificate*
*those marked with asterisk are mandatory documents.
Research Ethics Committee Meetings 2026
| Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
|---|---|
| 29 December 2025 | 19 January in-person |
| 19 January 2026 | 9 February 2026 |
| 16 February 2026 | 9 March 2026 |
| 30 March 2026 | 20 April 2026 |
| 27 April 2026 | 18 May 2026 |
| 25 May 2026 | 15 June 2026 |
| No meeting July 2026 | |
| No meeting August 2026 | |
| 28 August 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| 28 September 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
| 26 October 2025 | 16 November 2026 |
| 16 November 2025 | 7 December 2026 |
Note: Researchers are advised to contact the REC ahead of the submission deadline as dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
It is not guaranteed that your study will be reviewed in the same month you submit your application. All studies are reviewed in order of receipt date and meeting availability is dependent on the number of studies received.
Tel: 051-842 391 or email SERegionalResearchEthics@hse.ie