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Examining public service complaints in Ireland Independent, impartial and free

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We examine complaints from people who feel they have been unfairly treated by a public service provider in Ireland. We can examine complaints against most organisations that deliver public services. These include government departments, local authorities, the HSE, nursing homes and publicly funded third level education bodies.

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  • Staff will be in Limerick on 11 April 2023. You can find out more details on our Outreach page.

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Ombudsman on Déise Today on WLRFM7 March 2023Read more
Statement to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions16 February 2023Read more
Statement to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism14 February 2023Read more
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