Emily O'Reilly: What it takes to be an effective ombudsman

Making Complaints Count

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rob Behrens, in conversation with European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly. An award-winning journalist, author, and former Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for Ireland, Emily tells us what it takes to be an effective ombudsman from a European perspective. Rob and Emily cover a range of topics from the different levels of power at an ombudsman’s disposal to the importance of impartiality and dignity in decision making. They also discuss their roles as ombudsmen in relation to Brexit.