XML 64 R86.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.8

Government Grants (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Government Grants [Line Items] |  |
Received | $ 3,698 | $ 3,473
Less accumulated amortization | (2,497) | (2,148)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment | 398 | 337
Deferred Revenue and Credits | 1,599 | 1,662
Less current portion | (240) | (235)
Non-current government grants | $ 1,359 | $ 1,427

X
- Definition Accumulated Amortization, Capital Government Grants + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | iclr_AccumulatedAmortizationCapitalGovernmentGrants
Namespace Prefix: | iclr_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Capital Government Grants Current + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | iclr_CapitalGovernmentGrantsCurrent
Namespace Prefix: | iclr_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Noncurrent capital government grants, which are amortized and recognized in earnings over the grant period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | iclr_CapitalGovernmentGrantsNoncurrent
Namespace Prefix: | iclr_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Deferred Items Grants From Outside Parties + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | iclr_DeferredItemsGrantsFromOutsideParties
Namespace Prefix: | iclr_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | iclr_ForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustment
Namespace Prefix: | iclr_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | iclr_GovernmentGrantLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | iclr_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Total carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date representing potential earnings that were not as yet recognized as revenue or other forms of income in conformity with GAAP. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 13 -Section A Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 605 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 13.A.4(a).Q1 Response) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012821&loc=d3e214044-122780 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DeferredRevenueAndCredits
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant