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Department failed to properly monitor actions of insolvency practitioner

A complainant claimed that failures by the Department for the Economy resulted in his partner sustaining a significant financial loss.

Investigation Report
Upheld

Department did not clearly define eligibility for Covid support grant

A business owner said he was unfairly denied a Covid business support grant.  We found that the man’s application was assessed properly, but criticised the Department for the Economy for producing guidance that was not clear.

Investigation Report

Man's complaint leads to broadband access

Case Summary

Lack of clarity in business support scheme led to applicant missing out

Case Summary

Ombudsman critical of Transport NI’s failure to provide and record reasons why four planning applications were considered acceptable.

An investigation into the way Transport NI (now DfI Roads) dealt with consultation responses to a planning application has led to the Ombudsman making a number of recommendations.

Investigation Report