Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am conscious that we are very short of time. These are questions I have already asked. When personal progression plans were discussed I had two specific questions. First, are people allowed to take the contract away, consider it and seek advice before they sign it? If so, are they advised of that? Second, can people decline to share information about their cohabitees or refuse permission to contact employers? Moreover, I have a suggestion. It would alleviate a lot of concerns if the Department was willing to publish clear guidelines on what should or should not be in a personal progression plan. For many people, this is the first time they are sitting down with such a document.