Exit interviews planned for political staff as one in seven report bullying

Eight per cent said they had experienced harassment such as discrimination or derogatory comments, while 3% said they had been sexually harassed

It has been previously reported that former staff who complained to Oireachtas HR felt there was little that Leinster House could do because parliamentary and secretarial assistants work directly for individual politicians. 

Exit interviews for political staff working in the Oireachtas are being considered after a number of reports of bullying.

A proposed policy document, seen by the Irish Examiner, seeks to update the existing Dignity and Respect Statement of Principles and Policy implemented within Leinster House for political representatives and their staff.