Derry City

The Issue

Derry city has been known as Derry for centuries since the 6th century and the majority here call it Derry.

Derry city council had a plan to change the name since 1985 and we have had a television show named after us Derry Girls. Massive hit across these islands 

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Annette Mc CoolPetition Starter
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The Issue

Derry city has been known as Derry for centuries since the 6th century and the majority here call it Derry.

Derry city council had a plan to change the name since 1985 and we have had a television show named after us Derry Girls. Massive hit across these islands 

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Annette Mc CoolPetition Starter
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European Ombudsman
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“Dear Mrs Mc Cool, I am writing in reply to your petition submitted on 23 February 2018 concerning the change of the name of Derry City. After carefully analysing your complaint, I am sorry to have to inform you that the European Ombudsman cannot deal with it. This is because it concerns an issue that is not within her mandate. Article 228 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that the European Ombudsman can investigate only complaints that concern the administrative work of the European Union's institutions and bodies, for instance the European Commission and European Union agencies. The Ombudsman cannot look into complaints about other authorities or persons. (Article 2.1 of the European Ombudsman's Statute.) While you may be disappointed that we cannot deal with your complaint, I am sure you will understand that the Ombudsman can act only in line with the legislation governing her office¹. You are welcome to turn to the Ombudsman again should you encounter problems with an EU institution, body, office or agency. Yours sincerely, Peter Bonnor Head of Process Management and Inquiries - Unit 5 European Ombudsman Unit 5 - Process Management and Inquiries 1 avenue du Président Robert Schuman CS 30403 F - 67001 Strasbourg Cedex www.ombudsman.europa.eu Information on the review procedure can be found on the Ombudsman’s website: http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/resources/otherdocument.faces/en/70669/html.bookmark.”
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Petition created on 23 February 2018