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2015 Media Releases

Ombudsman to examine complaints about private nursing homes - 14th September 2015
The public can now bring complaints about private nursing homes to Ombudsman Peter Tyndall. From 24 August 2015 the Ombudsman has had his powers extended so that he can independently examine complaints about private nursing homes in receipt of public funding under subvention or through the Nursing Home Support Scheme (also known as ‘Fair Deal’).
HIQA and Ombudsman agreement will benefit the public and health services - 1st July 2015
Ombudsman will be able to examine complaints about private nursing homes - 25th June 2015
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has today, Thursday 25 June, welcomed the announcement by Minister Brendan Howlin and Minister Leo Varadkar that his Office will be able to examine complaints from the public about private nursing homes.
Annual Report: Public service complaints to the Ombudsman rise by 11% - 9th June 2015
Ombudsman hospital investigation finds people are afraid to complain - 26th May 2015
Ombudsman and Information Commissioner welcomes Oireachtas call for his Office to have oversight of Direct Provision system - 7th May 2015
Ombudsman and Information Commissioner Peter Tyndall has today welcomed the recommendations of an Oireachtas Committee contained in a report on the Direct Provision system for asylum seekers.