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Investigation Report on a complaint made against Meath County Council

Meath County Council response

Meath County Council agreed to issue a letter of apology to the complainants, accompanied by a cheque in the sum of  €3,000 in compliance with recommendation 1 above.

After careful consideration, Meath County Council decided not to issue a Section 46 Notice in this instance. Consequently, and in accordance with recommendation 3 above, the Council agreed to pay five annual instalments of €2,000 each to the complainants, commencing in January 2010.

 

Emily O’Reilly
Ombudsman
July 2010

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