Recent Decisions and News

The Press Ombudsman has not upheld a complaint made by a woman that the Irish Examiner breached Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy) and Principle 7 (Court Reporting) of the Code of Practice of the Press Council of Ireland.

The Press Council of Ireland has decided not to uphold an appeal from a Complainant against a decision of the Press Ombudsman. 

The Press Council of Ireland has decided not to uphold an appeal from a Mother against a decision of the Press Ombudsman.  

The Press Council of Ireland has decided to uphold an appeal from the Herald against the decision of the Press Ombudsman in the case of Jamie and Ellen Griffin and the Herald.

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The Press Ombudsman has not upheld a complaint made by Mr Simon Preston that the Limerick Leader breached Principle 5 (Privacy) and Principle 8 (Prejudice) of the Code of Practice of the Press Council of Ireland.

The Press Ombudsman has upheld a complaint by a man and a woman that the Irish Daily Star breached Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy) and Principle 5 (Privacy) of the Code of Practice of the Press Council of Ireland.

The Press Ombudsman has upheld a complaint by a man that the Irish Daily Star breached Principle 1 (Truth and Accuracy) and Principle 2 (Distinguishing Fact and Comment) of the Code of Practice of the Press Council of Ireland.

The Press Council of Ireland decided to uphold a complaint by Mr Matthew Martin following his appeal of a decision made by the Press Ombudsman about an article published in the Sunday World on 7 August 2016.