HRB's response to COVID-19
National and international initiatives we're involved in for the global fight against COVID-19.
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Learn moreHRB launch Strategy 2025
People and patients must be central to health research according to the Health Research Board.
HRB invests €22 million in clinical research infrastructure
The funding will further enhance patient-focused clinical research and trials in Ireland.
Department of Health and Health Research Board to host National Drugs Forum
This year's event, hosted on November 23, will focus on strategic foresight and its relevance in anticipating risks, trends and useful insights for strategic planning, policy-making and preparedness.
HRB supports National Irish COVID-19 Biobank
€2 million investment in the National Irish COVID-19 Biobank will advance high impact research into COVID-19.
HRB reports rise in cocaine and crack cocaine treatment
The latest figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show continued growth in the number of cases seeking treatment for problem cocaine use, including crack cocaine use, despite an overall drop in the numbers entering drug treatment.
New HRB report examines drug use in Ireland
Report shares main findings of the 2019–20 National Drug and Alcohol Survey and presents trends on what drugs people are using and how often, perceptions and attitudes towards drugs, the impact of drugs on local communities, and more.
HRB publishes latest data on disability services
A total of 36,649 people use or still need a disability service in Ireland according to the latest figures recorded on our National Ability Supports System (NASS).
