Our most recent publications
HRCI Annual Report 2025
The HRCI 2025 Annual Report We are pleased to introduce the HRCI Annual Report for 2025. At a time when trust in expertise and evidence is being tested around the world, it has felt more important than ever to champion the value of research in Ireland and to ensure that it remains connected to the […]
HRCI Position Paper 2026
Two asks for elected representatives and policy makers In the HRCI Position Paper 2026, 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 […]
A Friendly Guide to EDI in PPI
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 the ideas of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into practical action. We wanted to move beyond theory and show what you can actually do to make public […]
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 […]
Fair Market Value for Charities in Partnership Work
Latest Publications Position Papers & Advocacy Patient & Public Involvement Research Governance & Funding Rare Diseases Health Information HRCI Annual Reports Irish Health Research Forum Reports Fair Market Value for Charities in Partnership Work Charities face increasing demands from all sectors to support patient and public involvement(PPI) and to work in partnerships. Partnership work uses […]
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 […]