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Animal Welfare Body (AWB)

Contact Email awb@rcsi.ie

RCSI’s AWB was established under SI. No. 543 of 2012 to comply with Article 26 of Directive 2010/63/EU.

The role of the AWB is to advise staff on matters related to the welfare of animals, their acquisition, accommodation and care. The AWB will also advise staff on the application of the 3Rs and facilitate where possible the sharing of organs and tissues. The AWB will keep staff informed of relevant technical and scientific developments. Last, the AWB is responsible for reviewing operational processes as regards monitoring, reporting and follow-up and will follow the development and outcome of projects.

If you have a question to address to the AWB please complete the following information and email to awb@rcsi.ie:

FROM: <name of person>

Contact email or postal address: <email or postal address>

ADVICE BEING REQUESTED:

URGENCY OF ADVICE:

CONFIDENTIALITY OF ADVICE:

The AWB meets bi-monthly and will aim to provide feedback after the next available meeting.


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