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Ombudsman Act, 1980 (No. 26)Introductory TextActs Referred to1. Definitions.1A. Reviewable agency.2. Appointment and term of office of the Ombudsman.3. Salary and pension.4. Functions of the Ombudsman.4A. Duty on reviewable agencies to give assistance and guidance, etc.5. Exclusions.6. Reports etc., by the Ombudsman.7. Powers of the Ombudsman in respect of examinations and investigations.8. Conduct of investigations.8A. Reference of questions of law to High Court.9. Secrecy of information.10. Staff of the Ombudsman.10A. Use of title of Ombudsman.11. Expenses.12. Short title and commencement.First Schedule - Reviewable AgenciesFirst Schedule, Part IFirst Schedule, Part IISecond Schedule - Exempt Agencies
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Version status: | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 14 July 1980 - onwards

Introductory Text

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF AN OMBUDSMAN, AND FOR PURPOSES CONNECTED THEREWITH. [14th July, 1980]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:

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