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:
- Martina Walsh, REC Secretary (051) 842 391
- 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 2024
| Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
|---|---|
| 27 December 2023 | 15 January 2024 |
| 31 January 2024 | 19 February 2024 |
| 6 March 2024 | 25 March 2024 |
| 27 March 2024 | 15 April 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 |
| 29 May 2024 | 17 June 2024 |
| NO MEETING in July | NO MEETING in July |
| 7 August 2024 | 26 August 2024 |
| 28 August 2024 | 16 September 2024 |
| 2 October 2024 | 21 October 2024 |
| 30 October 2024 | 18 November 2024 |
| 27 November 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
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