Oifig an Choimisinéara Faisnéise

In English: Office of the Information Commissioner
In native language: Oifig an Choimisinéara Faisnéise
Year established: 1998

Number of staff: 24

Jurisdiction: Ireland

Continent: Europe
Jurisdiction: Federal
Competence: ATI/RTI only

Head of authority: Peter Tyndall

Peter has been Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for Ireland since December 2013. He is also the Commissioner for Environmental Information. Peter, who is from Dublin, served as Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. He was Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales and Head of Education and Culture for the Welsh Local Government Association. Peter worked in a variety of senior positions in housing and social care. In particular, he developed housing and support services for people with intellectual disabilities. Peter is currently President of the International Ombudsman Institute.