Governance Policies

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 2014 is in place to ensure that Research Ireland makes the information we hold available to the public.

Lobbying Act

The Regulations of Lobbying Act 2015 is designed to provide information to the public about who is lobbying whom about what.

Customer Charter

The Customer Charter sets out the way customers will be assisted in their dealings with Research Ireland.

Gender Pay Gap Report

The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 is designed to encourage organisations to examine the factors influencing pay disparities.

Research and Innovation Act 2024 (Appeal) Regulations 2025

There is now an appeals process in place for recipients of a funding award who have been notified of a requirement to repay some/all of the award, and who have engaged with all of the internal agency review processes.

Memorandum of Understanding

The objective of this MoU is to facilitate arrangements for the transfer of necessary data on foot of the establishment of Research Ireland.