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Peter Tyndall was first appointed to the role in 2013

Peter Tyndall reappointed Ombudsman for second term

Peter Tyndall has been reappointed as Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for a second term.

Some overpayments had only been notified to the client years after they had been discovered

€1.5m in social welfare overpayments written-off

The Citizens Information Service has revealed that in the past 18 months, it has helped 87 clients to persuade the Department of Social Protection to write-off over €1.5 million worth of alleged overpayments.

Ireland • 30 Jul 19

The Ombudsman warns that people can die when lessons are not learned from hospital complaints

Healthcare recommendations 'not fully implemented'

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has expressed his disappointment that the HSE has not fully implemented the recommendations made in his 2015 investigation into the healthcare system.

Health • 14 Nov 18

The Ombudsman received 115 complaints from people living in Direct Provision last year

Ombudsman handled more than 3,000 complaints in 2017

Complaints from people living in Direct Provision and more emphasis on systematic and own initiative investigations are among the new developments noted in the Ombudsman's report for 2017.

Ireland • 20 Jun 18

The Ombudsman said that the scheme does not have objective decision making

Treatment Abroad Scheme 'too complex' for patients

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has called on the Health Service Executive to change how it administers the Treatment Abroad Scheme because it is too complex and difficult for patients to access.

Health • 17 Jan 18

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall wants Department of Justice to report back to him in three months

Ombudsman wants Magdalene scheme re-examined

The Department of Justice and the Ombudsman are at odds over the administration of a scheme designed to compensate women who were admitted to or worked in institutions and Magdalene laundries.

Ireland • 23 Nov 17

The HSE, the Department of Social Protection, Tallaght Hospital, and Tusla received the most applications

Commissioner criticises pace of FOI decisions

Over 30,000 requests were made under the Freedom of Information Act last year, an increase of 8%, and the highest number ever recorded, with Information Commissioner Peter Tyndall saying 2016 was the worst year recorded by his office for public bodies failing to provide timely decisions.

Ireland • 07 Jun 17

13% of complaints examined by the Ombudsman in 2013 related to the HSE

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

Peter Tyndall was Ombudsman for Wales and Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales

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

Peter Tyndall