Article 195(1) of the EC Treaty provides that the Ombudsman conducts inquiries into possible instances of maladministration, unless the alleged facts are or have been the subject of legal proceedings.
Forálann Alt 195(1) de Chonradh an AE go bhféadfaidh an tOmbudsman fiosruithe a dhéanamh maidir le chásanna in bhféadfadh míriarachán a bheith i gceist ach amháin má tá, nó má bhí, imeachtaí dlí ar bun faoi na rudaí a mhaítear.