An investigation by the Ombudsman into the administration of the Housing Assistance Payment scheme
Ombudsman Investigation of the HAP Scheme - Summary: Findings and Recommendations
Ombudsman Investigation of the HAP Scheme - Full Report
Nearly 4,500 complaints about public services were made to the Office of the Ombudsman in 2023. Ombudsman, Ger Deering, has seen a 30% rise in the number of complaints to his Office in recent years, from 3,418 in 2020 to 4,465 last year.