Tribunals - introduction There are a range of tribunals with different functions in
Ireland today. What is a tribunal and how and why is it set
up?
Rights Tribunals Rights Tribunals are tribunals that make binding decisions
about the rights of people in Ireland.
Tribunals of Inquiry A tribunal of inquiry in Ireland, investigates a specific matter(s) of public importance and submits a report to the Oireachtas setting out its findings of fact.
Powers of Tribunals of Inquiry A tribunal of inquiry in Ireland is established by
legislation to investigate a particular matter of public
importance.
