Standards and accountability

Comptroller and Auditor General
The Comptroller and Auditor General carries out an audit each year of the Irish state's accounts.

Freedom of Information in Ireland
An outline of the responsibilities of public bodies in Ireland under the Freedom of Information Act and your right to access personal information held by public bodies.

Data Protection Commissioner
The role of the Data Protection Commissioner in protecting the privacy rights of individuals in Ireland under the Data Protection Acts

Office of the Ombudsman
The main duty of the Irish Ombudsman is to investigate complaints made by members of the public about how they have been treated by public bodies in Ireland.

Unconstitutional Legislation
The High Court has the power to cancel any law or part of any law that is unconstitutional. Discusses what constitutes unconstitutional legislation in Ireland and how legislation is judged to be unconstitutional.

Judicial Review of Public Decisions
Public decisions may be judicially reviewed by the High Court to determine whether they are illegal. Find out how to initiate judicial review proceedings.