It's the most complaints ever recorded in one year - with 4% coming from the midlands.
Last year was a record year for complaints about public services.
The Ombudsman says his office received 4,004 - up 17 per cent on 2020 - and the highest ever level in its 38 year history.
Most of the grievances related to local authorities, which rose by 45 per cent to 1,290.
159 complaints, or 4% of the national total, came from the midlands - 58 in Westmeath, 57 in Laois, and 44 in Offaly.
Ombudsman Ger Deering says 2021 was a record year:
There were over 1,000 complaints about government departments, down 12 percent; while the health sector saw an increase of 25 percent to almost 800.
Mr. Deering says a number of reasons could be behind the spike in complaints last year:
You can view the annual report for 2021 in full here.
Laois Hotel To Hold Fuel Crisis Meeting This Weekend
Midlands MEP Welcomes European Ban On AI 'Nudification’ Apps
Jadotville Monument Unveiled In Westmeath
LOETB Highlight Importance Of Prisoner Education Programmes
Housing Minister Opens 77 New Social Homes In Offaly
Justice Minister Criticises TDs Speaking Out Against Gardai
Farmers Urge Action From Government Over Dairy Price War
National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
Midlands Hospital Reopening Surgical Ward
Planning Granted For Westmeath Hotel Expansion
Westmeath Town Centre Plan Set For May Day Launch
Midlands Weapons Offences Up 44%
Laois TD Questions 2030 Housing Target
Midlands MEP Challenges EU As Housing Funding Falls Short
Penalty Shootout Heartache Breaks Irish Hearts In Prague
Jadotville Monument Being Unveiled In Westmeath
Childcare Consultations To Take Place Next Month In Midlands
11% Of Tests Cancelled Over New Insurance Rule By RSA
Longford-Westmeath TD Blasts Opposition Over Being Called 'Lackey'
More Supports Needed For Meals On Wheels - Irish Rural Link