Research Ethics

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The Research Ethics Committee (REC) of St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group (SVHG) is a recognised Ethics Committee, tasked with the review and consideration of Research Studies nationally, and research projects which are proposed to take place in any one of the group hospitals. In addition, the REC will consider and provide ethical opinion for research studies for Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross; Blackrock Hospice Wicklow Hospice and St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown.

Studies requiring Ethics approval must be submitted by email and by way of advance application 15 Days to the REC.

DPIA’s are solely the responsibility of the data controller of the study.

If the data controller is identified as SVUH please ensure a copy is sent directly to dataprotection@svuh.ie for review prior to the REC committee meeting.

Please see below Ethics Committee meeting schedule for 2026 

Please see below Ethics Committee meeting schedule for 2027

Research Study documentation suite:

• Checklist
• Standard_Application_Form_2025
• 2024 NEW DPIA for Health Research in SVUH  
• HSE-DPIA-Screening-Tool-Final (3)
• Participant Information Leaflet and Consent form
• Study Protocol
• Retrospective Chart Review 26.06.2023
• Radiation Declaration Form
• Radiation-Safety-Assessment-Form
• Research Study Information and Assent
• Amendment Notification Form 26.06.2023
• Annual Progress Report Form 26.06.2023
• Final Progress Report
• Study Termination Form
• Declaration End of Trial Form

It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator to ensure their study is compliant with all applicable legislation.  All approved study documentation must be retained by the Principal Investigator/ Study Team for review and audit purposes.

For the further information please see below Key Roles in the Governance and Management of Health Research from HSE.

Key Roles in the Governance and Management of Health Research – HSE | Research & Development (hseresearch.ie)

The publication of Version 2.1 of the HSE National Policy for Consent in Health and Social Care Research.

https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-national-policy-for-consent-in-health-and-social-care-research/

All Studies requiring Ethical approval must be submitted by email only.

Contact Details

Research Ethics Committee Department:

• Chairperson: Dr. David Murphy – Consultant Radiologist
• Ethics Office: Email:  svhgethics@ucd.ie, Tel: 01-2214117
• Contracts Department: Email: researchcontract@svhg.ie