Ethics
According to the Health Research Board “Research is designed and conducted to generate new generalisable or transferable knowledge”.
The ultimate goal of any research undertaken is to obtain results that may contribute to appropriate and improved healthcare directed at meeting patient needs.
Research Ethics Committees (RECs) play a central role in the research process. However, the tasks and responsibilities for RECs have become more demanding and increasingly complex over the last decade.
RECs are tasked with:
- Upholding the rights of all research participants
- Assessing the risks and benefits of research
- Ensuring consent is valid and without duress
- Protecting confidentiality and privacy of all medical and personal data
- Monitoring and auditing ongoing and completed research
Increasingly, research is being conducted on a National and International level and across multiple academic and industrial sites. This further complicates the process for RECs to maintain a coherent yet applicant accessible approach.
Here at the Beacon Hospital we on the REC wish to act as facilitators of research.
We review and offer advice on research involving:
- All patients of Beacon Hospital
- All relatives and carers of patients of Beacon Hospital
- All Beacon Hospital staff recruited as research participants
- All past and present collected personal data
If you wish to conduct research under the auspices of Beacon Hospital, you must have approval from the Beacon Hospital Research Ethics Committee:
REC Committee Members: 2019
Chair: Prof. Ray McDermott: Beacon Hospital Consultant Medical Oncologist
Vice Chair: Assoc Prof David Burke: Beacon Hospital Consultant Cardiologist
Members:
Ms Elizabeth Brennan: Research Manager Wellington Eye Clinic
Ms Paula Brennan: Nurse Supervisor/Clinical Ethics Adviser
Ms Elizabeth Coghlan: External Medical Person
Mr Leo Kane: Lay Member
Mr Gavin Lawler: Beacon Hospital Oncology/Radiation Therapy Research Specialist
Dr. Victoria McEneaney: Beacon Hospital Research Institute
Mr Stephen McMahon: Lay Member
Ms Vigetta-Anne Moran: Patient Services Beacon Hospital
Ms. Stephanie Naughton: Clinical Trial Associate
Ms Catherine Nugent, Pharmacy Manager, Beacon Hospital
Ms Ruth Whelan: Manager, UCD Beacon Hospital Academy
| MEETING DATES 2020 | SUBMISSION DEADLINE | STATUS |
| Monday 3rd February @ 16.00 IST | Friday 17th January @ 17.00 IST | Open |
| Monday 6th April @ 16.00 IST | Friday 20th March @ 17.00 IST | Open |
| Monday 8th June @ 16.00 IST | Friday 22nd May @ 17.00 IST | Open |
| Monday 10th August @ 16.00 IST | Friday 24th July @ 17.00 IST | Open |
| Monday 5th October @ 16.00 IST | Friday 18th September @ 17.00 IST | Open |
| Monday 7th December @ 16.00 IST | Friday 20th November @ 17.00 IST | Open |
STUDIES OTHER THAN CLINICAL TRIALS OF MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
A Research Ethics Committee Standard Application Form (RECSAF) |
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A Participant Information Leaflet and Informed Consent Form (PIL/ICF) |
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A Data Protection Impact Assessment Form (DPIA) |
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A Local Checklist and Signatory Page |
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Guidance Manual for RECSAF Form Completion |
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FEE STRUCTURE
| Per Application: | Per Site: | Per Amendment: | Fee set by Legislation: | ||
MEDICINES for Human Use (note currently this REC cannot give a single state opinion) |
Sponsor-Led Clinical Trials | €1,500 | €150 | €500 | Yes |
| Investigator-Led Clinical Trials | €150 | €50 (waived) | €50 (waived) | Yes | |
Clinical Trials which are Non CTIMPs |
Sponsor-Led Clinical Trials | €1,500 | €100 | €500 | No |
| Investigator-Led Clinical Trials | €150 | €50 (waived) | €50 (waived) | No | |
MEDICAL DEVICES for human use |
Sponsor-Led Clinical Trials | €1,500 | NIL | €500 | No |
| Investigator-Led Clinical Trials | €150 | NIL | NIL | No | |
COSMETIC PRODUCTS for human use |
Sponsor-Led Clinical Trials | €1,500 | NIL | €500 | No |
| Investigator-Led Clinical Trials | €150 | NIL | NIL | No | |
FOOD AND FOOD SUPPLEMENTS for human use |
Sponsor-Led Clinical Trials | €600+extra | NIL | NIL | No |
| Investigator-Led Clinical Trials | NIL | NIL | NIL | No |
Please note: All studies which are investigator led by a Beacon Hospital Staff Member are subject to a fee waiver.
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Engage EARLY and OFTEN with the REC for Help and Support |
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Allow 2 – 3 Months for the Application Process |
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If you cannot check ✓ Forms on the CHECKLIST before submitting your application – your application will not be sent to the REC for consideration |
Click here for a guide to applying to the Beacon Hospital Research Ethics Committee
| Cover Letter Listing All Documents to be Reviewed |  |
| Research Ethics Committee Standard Application Form | |
| Participant Information Leaflet/Informed Consent Form | |
| Data Protection Impact Assessment Form | |
| Local Checklist and Signatory Form | |
| CV of Principal Investigator (Signed and Dated) | |
| Recruitment Material/Posters | |
| Questionnaire/Interview Prompts/Protocols | |
| Evidence of Previously Approved Ethics | |
| Proof of Current Insurance for Each Investigator Not covered by Clinical Indemnity | |
| Proof of Current Insurance for Each Site Not covered by Clinical Indemnity | |
| Certificate of Insurance for Sponsor for Externally Funded Studies | |
| Applicable Fees | |
Dr. Victoria McEneaney
Suite 13
Beacon Mall
Beacon Hospital
Tel: 087 349 5035
Email: ethics@beaconhospital.ie
