Communication key to end of life care - report Communication between healthcare staff and patients is key to improving end of life care in Irish hospitals, according to the latest Ombudsman's report. News • 27 Jun 14
Ombudsman investigates hospital complaints The Ombudsman has launched an investigation into how complaints are handled by public hospitals. News • 13 Jun 14
Number of complaints to Ombudsman on the rise The Office of the Ombudsman received 3,190 complaints in 2013, down slightly on 2012, but Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said complaints to his office have increased … News • 28 May 14
POA expresses concerns over organised gangs The Prison Officers' Association has said members of organised criminal gangs in prison are as difficult to deal with as dissident republican inmates. News • 09 May 14
Peter Tyndall to succeed O'Reilly as Ombudsman The Government has announced that Peter Tyndall has been nominated for the position of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner. News • 08 Oct 13
Ombudsman dealt with over 3,400 complaints in 2012 The office of the Ombudsman dealt with 3,412 complaints in 2012, a slight decrease on the previous year. News • 25 Sep 13
Ombudsman accepts over 50 complaints about SUSI The Ombudsman has accepted more than 50 complaints from students regarding the processing of grant applications for last year by grant-awarding body SUSI. News • 25 Sep 13
SUSI yet to fully process 565 grants The body that awards third-level student grants has confirmed that 565 students are still waiting to have grants applications relating to last academic year fully … News • 18 Jul 13
Ombudsman highly critical of asylum arrangements The Ombudsman has called for urgent reform of arrangements for asylum seekers in Ireland. News • 09 Jul 13
Emily O'Reilly elected European Ombudsman Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has been elected as European Ombudsman at a vote in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. News • 03 Jul 13
Govt seeks legal advice on Mobility Allowance Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has told the Dáil that the Government is seeking legal advice on its options with regard to the Mobility Allowance. News • 25 Oct 12
140 public bodies brought under Ombudsman's remit Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has welcomed a Government move to bring 140 additional public bodies under the remit of her office. News • 24 Oct 12
Ombudsman seeks consistent assessments of elderly Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has said it is vital that there is consistency in the assessment of older people and the processing of applications under the … News • 31 Jul 12
NI Ombudsman promises office will be independent Northern Ireland's new police ombudsman has pledged operational independence in an attempt to restore community backing. News • 17 Jul 12
2011 'busiest' year in history of Ombudsman Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has described 2011 as the "busiest year in our history". News • 26 Jun 12
Ombudsman sees rise in complaints against gardaí The Garda Ombudsman Commission has said the number of gardaí being disciplined and charged with criminal offences is increasing. News • 13 Jun 12
Defence Forces Ombudsman publishes 2011 report Ombudsman for the Defence Forces Paulyn Marrinan Quinn handled 83 complaints last year. News • 21 May 12
Govt accepts FF finance suggestion The Government plans to accept a Fianna Fáil suggestion that institutions ruled against by the Financial Services Ombudsman, should be named. News • 27 Mar 12
