Ombudsman Report Reveals Rising Complaints | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Complaints to the Ombudsman hit a record 5,297 in 2025 — up 11% from last year — signaling rising public frustration with public services. A new Local Authority Complaints Policy set for 2026 aims to fix systemic issues, while ongoing reforms to the Housing Assistance Payment scheme could significantly improve lives if fully adopted. Complaints span housing, welfare, healthcare, and education, including cases of unfair removal from housing lists, pension denials due to paperwork errors, and university admissions mishaps. The Ombudsman’s full report is online, and monthly complaint clinics are…