16IOmbudsman may refer complaints

16I Ombudsman may refer complaints The Ombudsman may refer a complaint to a person or body specified in Schedule 3 if, at any time, the Ombudsman considers that— (a) the subject matter of the complaint is relevant to the performance of the duties and functions or the exercise of powers of the person or body; and (b) it would be more appropriate for the complaint to be dealt with by the person or body rather than by the Ombudsman. S. 16IA inserted by No. 2/2019 s. 159. 16IA Ombudsman may refer a complaint to an authority The Ombudsman may refer a complaint to an authority to which the complaint relates if— (a) the Ombudsman considers that— (i) the complaint is relevant to the functions of the authority; and (ii) it would be more appropriate for the complaint to be dealt with by the authority rather than by the Ombudsman; and (b) the complainant consents to the referral. S. 16J inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 231, amended by No. 2/2019 s. 160(a).