Ireland’s National Action Plan for Open Research launched

On November 21st 2022, Ireland’s National Action Plan for Open Research 2022-2030 was launched at an event hosted by the National Open Research Forum (NORF). The National Action Plan outlines objectives and actions for the next chapter in Ireland’s transition towards open research. The plan was prepared by NORF and supports national strategic priorities for research and innovation under Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy.

The National Action Plan for Open Research serves as a roadmap for the implementation of open research across Ireland and is structured according to three broad themes:

• Establishing a culture of open research
• Achieving 100% open access to research publications
• Enabling FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) research data and other outputs

Welcoming the National Action Plan, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, said:

“Open research is a priority for Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy. Open research is essential for us all to learn from each other. It improves access and transparency. It provides benefits for researchers, research communities, research institutions, governments, industry, and society more generally.”

Read the National Action Plan: https://norf.ie/national-action-plan/