Emily O'Reilly held the position for over 10 years.
The work of Offaly woman Emily O'Reilly is being celebrated in the European Parliament as she departs from her role as EU Ombudsman.
The Tullamore woman has worked in the role for the past 11 years and is widely praised for "holding EU institutions to account."
Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Regina Doherty, says Irish people should be very proud of the work Ms. O'Reilly has done:
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