'Serious' errors in ombudsman ruling

An architect has won her High Court challenge to a decision by the Financial Services Ombudsman rejecting most of her complaints…

An architect has won her High Court challenge to a decision by the Financial Services Ombudsman rejecting most of her complaints against Bank of Ireland on its dealings with her over a €715,000 loan.

Mr Justice Kevin Cross found “serious” errors in how the ombudsman arrived at his decision regarding Róisín Hyde and directed the ombudsman to reconsider the matter in accordance with the court’s findings.

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