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Ombudsman Peter Tyndall speaks at 'Digitalization of the Ombudsperson’s work' online conference

• 18 December 2020

• Speeches

United Nations recognises importance of independent Ombudsman

• 18 December 2020

UN adopts Resolution on role of the Ombudsman

• 4 December 2020

Ombudsman Peter Tyndall participates in '25 Years of the European Ombudsman' digital conference

• 3 November 2020

• Speeches
• Events

Happy Ombudsday!

• 8 October 2020

• Video and Audio
• Media releases
• Events

Ombudsman holds first online outreach event

• 24 September 2020

• Media releases
• Events

Ombudsman and IOI President Peter Tyndall interview for the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Podcast

• 28 May 2020

Ombudsman and IOI President Peter Tyndall was interviewed for the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Podcast. Listen here to hear the Ombudsman discuss the benefits of 'own-initiative' investigation powers, the impact of COVID 19 on his Office, Magdalene laundry scheme, visible leadership and solidarity among international Ombudsman offices.

• Video and Audio

Annual Report: Ombudsman receives highest number of complaints in 10 years

• 20 May 2020

Complaints to the Ombudsman rose by 9% to 3,664 in 2019. It is the highest number of complaints received by the Ombudsman since 2010. Ombudsman Peter Tyndall examines complaints about public services, such as those provided by government departments, local authorities and the HSE. In his annual report for 2019, the Ombudsman said his Office saw increases in complaints about almost all sectors it deals with.

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