Irish Rare Birds Committee

The IRBC is responsible for maintaining a list of the birds recorded in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary function is the assessment of records of certain rare and scarce species; results are published annually in the Irish Bird Report and IRBC Report.
 
The Committee, whose members work in an honorary capacity, operates under the auspices of BirdWatch Ireland. The NIBA Records Committee (NIBARC) performs a similar role in Northern Ireland and the two committees work together to maintain a comprehensive record of birds found on the island of Ireland.