Complaint Router

Select your issue. We'll tell you exactly who handles it, how to contact them, and give you a template letter to get started. Every authority listed here is legally obligated to respond.

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Housing & Landlords

Rent disputes, deposit retention, substandard accommodation, illegal eviction, HAP issues

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Employment & Workplace

Unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, discrimination, bullying, unsafe conditions, redundancy

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Health Services

HSE complaints, hospital treatment, GP issues, medical card refusal, mental health services

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Consumer & Financial

Faulty goods, scams, insurance disputes, banking issues, debt problems

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Garda & Policing

Garda misconduct, failure to investigate, excessive force, complaint about policing

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Public Services

Government department failures, social welfare delays, passport delays, council issues

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Data & Privacy

GDPR breaches, unwanted marketing, data leaks, right to erasure, surveillance

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Political & Ethics

TD or councillor misconduct, undeclared interests, lobbying concerns, FOI refusal

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Education

School issues, bullying, SUSI grant refusal, special education needs, exam appeals

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Children & Family

Child welfare concerns, childcare issues, family support, custody, domestic violence

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Environment & Planning

Pollution, illegal dumping, planning objections, water quality, noise complaints

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Equality & Discrimination

Discrimination in services, employment, housing, or education on any of the 9 protected grounds

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Housing & Landlords

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Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)

Rent disputes, deposit retention, illegal eviction, breach of landlord obligations, rent pressure zone violations, notice to quit issues. The RTB can order compensation, refund deposits, and reverse illegal evictions.

Website
rtb.ie
Online dispute
rtb.ie/dispute-resolution
Phone
0818 303 037
Cost
Free to file a dispute
Response time
Acknowledgement within 5 working days

Local Authority Housing Section

Social housing applications, housing waiting list, HAP issues, homeless services, housing adaptation grants, council house repairs. Contact your local city or county council.

Find yours
gov.ie โ€” Local Authorities
HAP queries
Contact your council's HAP section directly

Threshold (Housing charity)

Free legal advice for tenants on any housing issue. Can advocate on your behalf with landlords and the RTB. Advice on notice to quit, rent increases, standards.

Website
threshold.ie
Phone (Dublin)
1800 454 454
Phone (Cork)
021 427 8848
Phone (Galway)
091 563 080
Cost
Free

Template: Complaint to the RTB

Copy this template, fill in your details, and submit via the RTB online dispute form or post.

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Your rights as a tenant

  • Your landlord must register the tenancy with the RTB
  • You are entitled to a minimum of 90 days notice for rent increases (and only once per year)
  • In Rent Pressure Zones, rent increases are capped at 2% per year or the rate of inflation (whichever is lower)
  • Your landlord must maintain the property to minimum standards (S.I. No. 137/2019)
  • You cannot be evicted without valid grounds and proper notice periods
  • Your deposit must be returned within 30 days of the end of tenancy, unless the landlord has a valid claim
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Employment & Workplace

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Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)

Unfair dismissal, unpaid wages/holiday pay, discrimination at work, bullying, redundancy disputes, zero-hour contracts. The WRC can order reinstatement, compensation, and back pay.

Website
workplacerelations.ie
Online complaint
Submit complaint online
Phone
0818 80 80 90
Cost
Free
Time limit
6 months from incident (extendable to 12 in some cases)

Health and Safety Authority (HSA)

Unsafe working conditions, employer not providing PPE, workplace accidents, chemical exposure, inadequate training. The HSA can inspect, issue improvement notices, and prosecute.

Website
hsa.ie
Report online
hsa.ie โ€” Make a Complaint
Phone
0818 289 389
Cost
Free

FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres)

Free legal advice on any employment issue. Can help you understand your rights before filing a WRC complaint.

Website
flac.ie
Phone
01 906 1010 (Monโ€“Fri, 9:30โ€“1pm)
Cost
Free

Template: Complaint to the WRC

The WRC prefers online submissions. Use this to prepare your complaint before entering it on their form.

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Your rights at work

  • Minimum wage: โ‚ฌ13.50/hour (2025). โ‚ฌ12.70 for under-20s
  • Maximum working week: 48 hours (averaged over 4 months)
  • Minimum annual leave: 4 weeks paid leave per year
  • You must receive a written statement of terms within 5 days of starting
  • Unfair dismissal protection after 12 months of continuous service
  • You cannot be dismissed for making a complaint to the WRC
  • Redundancy: 2 weeks pay per year of service plus 1 week, if you have 2+ years
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Health Services

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HSE Complaints โ€” Your Service Your Say

Complaints about any HSE-funded service โ€” hospitals, GPs, mental health, disability services, nursing homes. They must acknowledge within 5 working days and investigate within 30.

Website
hse.ie โ€” Your Service Your Say
Online form
Make a complaint
Phone
0818 240 014
Post
HSE Complaints, Oak House, Millennium Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
Cost
Free

Ombudsman

If the HSE's own complaints process doesn't resolve your issue, you can escalate to the Ombudsman. They investigate complaints about public services including hospitals and health agencies.

Website
ombudsman.ie
Phone
01 639 5600
Cost
Free

Medical Council

Complaints about a specific doctor's conduct or competence. The Medical Council can investigate, sanction, or strike off a doctor.

Website
medicalcouncil.ie
Phone
01 498 3100

Template: Complaint to the HSE

Use this template to file a formal complaint through "Your Service Your Say". Submit online, by post, or by email.

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Consumer & Financial

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Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)

Faulty goods, misleading advertising, unfair terms, product safety, door-to-door selling, online shopping issues. The CCPC enforces consumer law and can take action against businesses.

Website
ccpc.ie
Phone
01 402 5555
Cost
Free

Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO)

Complaints about banks, insurance companies, credit unions, pension providers. Can award compensation up to โ‚ฌ500,000. You must complain to the provider first.

Website
fspo.ie
Phone
01 567 7000
Cost
Free

Money Advice & Budgeting Service (MABS)

Free, confidential debt advice. Can negotiate with creditors on your behalf. Covers mortgages, credit cards, utility arrears, tax debt.

Website
mabs.ie
Phone
0818 07 2000
Cost
Free

Template: Complaint to the FSPO

Use this to file a complaint against a bank, insurer, or financial service provider. You must complain to the provider first and allow them 40 business days to respond.

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Garda & Policing

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Garda Sรญochรกna Ombudsman Commission (GSOC)

Complaints about Garda misconduct, excessive force, failure to investigate, abuse of power, corruption. GSOC is independent and can investigate, discipline, and recommend prosecution.

Website
gardaombudsman.ie
Online complaint
Make a complaint
Phone
0818 600 800
Cost
Free
Time limit
12 months from incident

Policing Authority

Oversight of Garda performance and policy. Not for individual complaints (use GSOC), but for systemic policing concerns.

Website
policingauthority.ie

Template: Complaint to GSOC

Use this to file a formal complaint about Garda misconduct. You can submit online, by post, or in person at a Garda station.

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Public Services

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Ombudsman

The Ombudsman investigates complaints about government departments, local authorities, the HSE, and other public bodies. Their decisions are not legally binding but are almost always followed. You must complain to the body itself first.

Website
ombudsman.ie
Online complaint
Make a complaint
Phone
01 639 5600
Cost
Free

Your Local TD

TDs have constituency offices specifically for helping constituents navigate public services. They can make representations to departments on your behalf. This is a legitimate function of their role.

Find your TD
oireachtas.ie/members
Or check our dashboard
Policy Tracker โ€” see how they vote before you contact them

Information Commissioner (FOI)

If a public body refuses your Freedom of Information request, or charges excessive fees, or takes too long to respond โ€” you can appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Website
oic.ie
Phone
01 639 5689
Cost
Free (for personal information) / โ‚ฌ50 (other)

Template: Complaint to the Ombudsman

Use this after you have already complained to the public body directly and are unsatisfied with their response.

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Data & Privacy

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Data Protection Commission (DPC)

GDPR complaints โ€” data breaches, unwanted marketing, refusal of access/erasure requests, unlawful data processing, surveillance. The DPC can investigate and fine organisations up to 4% of global turnover.

Website
dataprotection.ie
Online complaint
Submit complaint
Phone
0818 104 800
Cost
Free
Prerequisite
You must contact the organisation first and allow them 1 month to respond

Template: Complaint to the Data Protection Commission

You must contact the organisation first and give them 1 month to respond before filing with the DPC.

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Political & Ethics

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Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO)

Complaints about undeclared interests, breaches of ethics legislation, improper use of public resources by TDs, senators, councillors, or senior public servants.

Website
sipo.ie
Phone
01 639 5666
Cost
Free

Lobbying Register

Check who is lobbying your TD and on what issues. All registered lobbying activity is publicly searchable.

Website
lobbying.ie
Cost
Free to search

Template: Complaint to SIPO

Use this to report a suspected breach of ethics legislation by a public official.

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Education

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Ombudsman for Children

Complaints about schools, school transport, special education, bullying that the school hasn't resolved. Independent investigation of children's rights issues.

Website
oco.ie
Phone
01 865 6800
Freephone
1800 20 20 40
Cost
Free

SUSI Grant Appeals

If your student grant application was refused, you can appeal to SUSI first, then to an independent Student Grants Appeals Board.

SUSI website
susi.ie
Appeals Board
gov.ie โ€” Student Grant Appeals

Template: Complaint to the Ombudsman for Children

Use this after you have already complained to the school or education body and are unsatisfied with the outcome.

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Children & Family

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Tusla โ€” Child and Family Agency

Child welfare and protection concerns, family support services, domestic violence services, foster care. If you believe a child is at risk, contact Tusla immediately.

Website
tusla.ie
Report a concern
tusla.ie โ€” Report a Concern
Phone
0818 176 176
Emergency (out of hours)
999 / 112

Women's Aid (Domestic Violence)

24-hour helpline for women experiencing domestic violence. Free, confidential, anonymous. Can help with safety planning, legal information, and refuge accommodation.

Website
womensaid.ie
24hr helpline
1800 341 900
Cost
Free and confidential

Template: Report a Concern to Tusla

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999/112 first. This template is for reporting welfare concerns through Tusla's formal process.

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Environment & Planning

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Industrial pollution, waste management, water contamination, air quality, noise from licensed facilities. The EPA can investigate, issue directions, and prosecute.

Website
epa.ie
Report pollution
Report to the EPA
Phone
053 916 0600

An Bord Pleanรกla / Planning Authority

Planning objections, appeals against planning decisions, unauthorised development. Contact your local planning authority first, then appeal to An Bord Pleanรกla.

Website
pleanala.ie
Cost
โ‚ฌ20 to make a submission on a planning application; โ‚ฌ220 to appeal

Local Authority Environment Section

Illegal dumping, noise complaints (non-EPA), litter, water pollution from agriculture, septic tank issues. Contact your county or city council's environment section.

Find yours
gov.ie โ€” Local Authorities

Template: Report to the EPA

Use this to report pollution, illegal waste, or environmental damage from a licensed facility.

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Equality & Discrimination

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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)

Discrimination on any of the 9 grounds (gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, membership of the Traveller community) in employment, services, education, or housing.

Website
ihrec.ie
Phone
01 858 9601
Cost
Free

Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)

Employment equality complaints โ€” discrimination in hiring, pay, promotion, dismissal, or conditions on any protected ground. Also handles harassment and victimisation claims.

Website
workplacerelations.ie
Phone
0818 80 80 90
Time limit
6 months from incident

Template: Equality Complaint to the WRC

Use this for discrimination complaints in employment, services, education, or housing. Submit via the WRC online form.

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The 9 grounds of discrimination in Irish law

  • Gender
  • Civil status (single, married, separated, divorced, widowed)
  • Family status (parent or person acting in loco parentis)
  • Age (does not apply to under-16s in employment)
  • Disability (physical, intellectual, learning, emotional, mental health)
  • Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
  • Sexual orientation
  • Religious belief (or lack thereof)
  • Membership of the Traveller community