Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection

EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed)

12:15 pm

Photo of John BradyJohn Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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People on the ground would argue against that.

With regard to the personal progression plans, we heard evidence before that it is not compulsory to sign one. In Mr. McKeon's opening statement, however, he stops short of saying it is not compulsory for someone to sign one. He said it is preferred that someone signs it before the initial payment kicks in to Turas Nua and Seetec. Could I have clarity on whether signing is compulsory? There have been many cases indicating a figure that far exceeds the figure mentioned. A figure of 1% was given. Maybe we could get an answer from all three delegates.