Research Questions
1. What are the regional AMR rates and trends in Ireland?
2. How effective has Ireland’s National Action Plan on AMR (2017–2025) been in mitigating antimicrobial resistance compared to other EU countries?
3. What role do antimicrobial stewardship programs in Irish healthcare settings play in reducing AMR rates, and how do they align with WHO recommendations?
4. How do surveillance systems like EARS-Net and HALT surveys contribute to understanding and managing regional AMR trends in Ireland?
5. What lessons can Ireland learn from the AMR strategies and innovations of other EU nations to enhance its combat against antimicrobial resistance?