The current Ombudsman and Freedom of Information Commissioner, Kevin Murphy, announced his intention to retire from both offices with effect from 1st June 2003.
Mr Murphy has been Ombudsman since November 1994 and Freedom of Information Commissioner since the inception of that office in April 1998.
The Government yesterday agreed to request that Ireland's two Houses of Parliament, Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, recommend Ms O'Reilly of Tullamore, Co Offaly, for appointment by the President.
