Genome of Ireland project plans reference dataset for research

Trinity College Dublin reported on 30 January 2025 that the Genome of Ireland project would contribute to a European reference genome. The Irish contribution was planned to establish a reference dataset of at least 1,200 individuals living in Ireland.

The Department of Health announced the project on 29 January 2025. The stated aim is to support medical research and public-health policy; the announcement did not establish a new treatment or guarantee individual health outcomes.