7 findings available

Complaint about Department's investigation into waste management concerns

A man said the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs failed to investigate his reports of unlawful activity by a waste management company.  

We upheld parts of the complaint.

Investigation Report
Upheld

Strengthening our roots: an overview report on tree protection in the planning system

This report was prepared in response to concerns about the protection given to trees and the lack of enforcement action following reported breaches of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).

Own Initiative Investigation

Complainant treated ‘unfairly’ over publication of Charity Commission report

An Ombudsman investigation has found that a complainant should have been given the chance to comment on the factual accuracy of a report by the Charity Commission prior to its publication.  However, the complaint that the report was biased and written in ‘bad faith’ was not upheld.

Investigation Report

Ombudsman asks Department to refund complainant after finding it unfairly recovered payment of farming subsidy

A number of recommendations have been made by the Ombudsman after an investigation revealed that unclear guidance to applicants led to confusion over eligibility of Single Farm Payments.

Investigation Report

Former Department of Environment failed to monitor planning agreement with Belfast City Airport.

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman has issued a finding of maladministration against the former Department of Environment for its failure to monitor the numbers of late flights into and out of George Best Belfast City Airport.

Investigation Report
Upheld

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