Our most recent publications
A Friendly Guide to EDI in PPI
Latest Publications Position Papers & Advocacy Patient & Public Involvement Impact Research Governance & Funding Rare Diseases Health Information HRCI Annual Reports Irish Health Research Forum Reports A Friendly Guide to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) Inclusive Involvement: Practical Steps You Can Take Today This guide is about turning […]
HRCI Submission on Life Sciences Strategy consultation
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has launched a public consultation to help shape a new National Life Sciences Strategy — a key commitment in the Programme for Government 2025: Securing Ireland’s Future. This strategy aims to ensure Ireland’s life sciences sector remains globally competitive and that government takes a coherent, forward-looking approach to […]
HRCI Annual Report 2024
The HRCI 2024 Annual Report We are delighted to introduce this report highlighting another impactful year for Health Research Charities Ireland. In 2024, we built on our strong foundations to deliver on the ambitions set out in our new Strategy 2024–2027, with a renewed focus on collaboration, inclusion, and driving meaningful progress in health research. […]
HRCI Position Paper 2025
Three asks for elected representatives and policy makers In the HRCI Position Paper 2025, we outline the top priorities for both HRCI and our members, aimed at enhancing health research in Ireland. While there are many aspects of health research in need of attention and support, we believe it is urgent and opportune to address […]
The role of health research charities in PPI
Latest Publications Position Papers & Advocacy Patient & Public Involvement Research governance & Funding Rare Diseases Health Information HRCI Annual Reports Irish Health Research Forum Reports The role of health research charities in PPI We’re delighted to release the report of our survey of our members conducted in late 2023 on their role and experiences […]
Celebrating 10 years of the Irish Health Research Forum
For 10 years the Irish Health Research Forum has been in the forefront of changemaking and positive development in health research in Ireland. Our biannual conferences have connected all leading stakeholders and produced incisive recommendations which have brought about many impacts. To celebrate this milestone, HRCI published a report, Celebrating 10 years of the Irish […]
HRCI response to Sinn Féin Priorities for Change in Health & Social Care, 2023
Our response to the consultation We welcome the very considered priorities for change in health and social care that have been put together by Sinn Féin. This response below contains some suggestions to add to or modify those priorities. Our over-arching emphasis is to increase the emphasis on research and innovation. Successive governments have failed […]
HRCI Manifesto – General Election 2024
HRCI members demand a strong, forward-thinking Programme for Government which includes a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes and reducing the burden of illness. Investing in health research (including life sciences, clinical research and all forms of R&D in health) is a commitment to the well-being of the population, the advancement of medicine and care, […]
HRCI Position Paper 2024
Three recommendations for elected representatives and policy makers In the 2024 HRCI Position Paper, we outline the top priorities for both HRCI and our members, aimed at enhancing health research in Ireland. While there are many aspects of health research in need of attention and support, we believe it is urgent and opportune to address […]
Health Research Charities Ireland Strategy 2024- 2027
This strategy is the culmination of thorough assessment and planning. We made very strong progress with limited resources over the course of our previous strategy. In line with our vision, it is now our intention to build that progress and to extend our influence further. In doing this, we will be responsive, collaborative and ambitious […]