The Irish Research Nurses and Midwives (IRNM) is pleased to acknowledge the appointment of IRNM Chair andn Programme Manager, Simone Walsh, by appointment by the Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly TD, to the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group in May 2024.
Established by the Department of Health, the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group was formed to examine Ireland’s clinical trials landscape and develop recommendations to support a nationally coordinated approach to clinical trial delivery. Its purpose is to improve Ireland’s clinical trials environment, strengthen its reputation as a location for clinical research, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
The Group brings together stakeholders from across the clinical research ecosystem to identify barriers to clinical trial activity, explore opportunities for growth, and make recommendations that support the advancement of clinical research in Ireland. These efforts aim to enhance the attractiveness, efficiency, predictability and effectiveness of the Irish clinical trials landscape.
Simone’s appointment ensured that the perspectives of research nurses and midwives were represented within these national discussions, reflecting the critical role the profession plays in the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred clinical research.