Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland Committee supports all our members in the Republic of Ireland. We work to improve all aspects of clinical science in local laboratories and join with our colleagues in the UK to take forward clinical biochemistry, immunology & microbiology as a vital part of the modern health service. The regional committee works closely with the Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland (ACBI) to support members interests, particularly training and education.

The region Committee is actively looking for new Committee members including region Chair, Secretary, Audit Lead, Green Champion liaison and EDI liaison please see the website at https://labmed.org.uk/about-us/get-involved.html

ACBI/LabMed newsletters

Our quarterly newsletter, a joint publication between the ACBI and the LabMed RoI.

Clinical Biochemistry News - December 2025

Clinical Biochemistry News - September 2025

Clinical Biochemistry News - February 2025

Republic of Ireland audit group

In collaboration with the ACBI, this group aims to evaluate services against standards of practice.

Republic of Ireland Virtual Scientific Event and AGM

Friday 20 March 2026

Our meeting ‘Harnessing data for better lab and patient outcomes’ was held via MS Teams. This half day event included talks on Getting It Right First Time both in England and the Republic of Ireland (‘CEART’). Followed by talks on Laboratory Outcome Studies, applications of R and Artificial Intelligence in the Clinical Laboratory. The AGM for members of the region was held at the end of the scientific programme.

Agenda from the meeting

Republic of Ireland Annual General Meeting - 30 March 2026

Members were invited to attend the Republic of Ireland Annual General Meeting which took place virtually on 20^th March 2026. Meeting minutes from 2025 were approved and are available. The draft meeting minutes of the 2026 AGM are also available.

LabMed Republic of Ireland 2026 AGM minutes draft

LabMed Republic of Ireland 2025 AGM minutes - approved