Human Participants Ethical Review Application Form - National College of Ireland

This is an application form for Human Participants Ethical Review at National College of Ireland. It includes the details of the research project, ethical risks, confidentiality and data protection, and signed declaration.

Appendices
National College of Ireland
Human Participants Ethical Review Application Form
All parts of the below form must be completed. However in certain cases where sections are not
relevant to the proposed study, clearly mark NA in the box provided.
Name
Please fill it by yourself
Student Number (if applicable)
Please fill it by yourself
Email
Please fill it by yourself
Status:
Undergraduate□
Postgraduate ✓
Staff □
Title of Research Project
Part A: Title of Project and Contact Information

An empirical study on the impact of Brexit on Ireland in the context of financial services and
overall economy
Have you read the NCI Ethical Guidelines for Research with Human Participants?
Yes ✓
No □
Please indicate any other ethical guidelines or codes of conduct you have consulted
NA
Has this research been submitted to any other research ethics committee?
Yes □
No ✓
If yes please provide details, and the outcomes of this process, if applicable:
NA
Is this research supported by any form of research funding?
Yes □
No ✓
If yes please provide details, and indicate whether any restrictions exist on the freedom of the
researcher to publish the results:
NA

Briefly outline the following information (not more than 200 words in any section).
Proposed starting date and duration of project
22nd Jan 2019 (3 days)
The research aims and objectives
 To find out various factors that impact over the financial condition of the Irish
Companies
 To elaborate the major issues facing the Irish Companies in the uncertain environment of
Brexit.
The rationale for the project
In the context of Irish Economy, it has been found that the impact of Brexit put negative impact
over all companies of Ireland because Brexit impact negatively on the term of import and export
procedure which also affect wages negatively for all kind of skilled groups. It has been found
that the no-deal Brexit could decrease Irish economies output by nearly 4% in the long term,
anticipated to cost more than 50,000 jobs which has been warned by International Monetary
Fund.
Part B: Research Proposal

The research design
Mix Research Design is considered for this research.
The methods of data collection
With respect to this, it is also analyzed that both kinds of data i.e. primary and secondary,
gathering technique would be implemented in this research study as they would be helpful for
this research to collect data regarding Brexit
The research sample and sample size
A random sampling strategy will be chosen by the researcher to choose the research candidates
in which 50 participants will be involved.
The nature of any proposed pilot study
NA
The methods of data analysis
The statistical data would be evaluated by the researcher with the help of the numerical data
anlaysis.
Part C: Ethical Risk

Please identify any ethical issues which will arise and how you will address them.
Fear of leaking confidential data of participants which will address to keep secure software.
Please indicate any risk of harm or distress to participants.
Leakage of personal information
Please indicate how you will address this risk (e.g. debriefing procedures, etc.).
By applying ethical norms and keeping secure folder for sensitive information
Do the participants belong to any of the following vulnerable groups?
(Please tick all those involved).
□ Children;
✓ The very elderly;
□ People with an intellectual or learning disability
□ Individuals or groups receiving help through the voluntary sector
□ Those in a subordinate position to the researchers such as employees
□ Other groups who might not understand the research and consent process
□ Other vulnerable groups
How will the research participants in this study be selected, approached and recruited?

By sampling strategy
What inclusion or exclusion criteria will be used?
Inclusion study is being used in the research by taking consideration of mixed research methods
data
How will participants be informed of the nature of the study and participation?
Through e-mail
What procedures will be used to document the participants’ consent to participate?
Ethical procedure
If vulnerable groups are participating, what special arrangements will be made to deal with
issues of informed consent/assent?
Special protection
Please include copies of any information letters and consent forms with the application.
Part D: Confidentiality and Data Protection

Please indicate the form in which the data will be collected.
✓ Identified □ Potentially Identifiable □ De-Identified
What arrangements are in place to ensure that the identity of participants is protected?
Data protection software
Please indicate any recording devices being used to collect data (e.g. audio/video).
NA
Please describe the procedures for securing specific permission for the use of these
recording devices in advance.
NA
Please indicate the form in which the data will be stored.
✓ Identified □ Potentially Identifiable □ De-Identified
Who will have responsibility for the data generated by the research?
Researcher
Please describe the procedures of the storage and destruction of data.

Use of software data
Dissemination and Reporting
Please describe how the participants will be informed of dissemination and reporting (e.g.
submission for examination, reporting, publications, presentations)?
NA
If any dissemination entails the use of audio, video and/or photographic records (including
direct quotes), please describe how participants will be informed of this in advance.
NA
I confirm that I have read the NCIEthical Guidelines for Research with Human Participants, and
agree to abide by them in conducting this research. I also confirm that the information provided
on this form is correct.
Part E: Signed Declaration

Signature of Applicant ________________________________________________________
Date ______________________________
Signature of Supervisor (where appropriate)
___________________________________________
Date _______________________________