Jen Cummins
Written
1286. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the list of schools that are being designated under the new DEIS plus programme. [24227/26]
TDs / Jen Cummins
Jen Cummins
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895
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
102,602
words spoken in the chamber
Across 269 contributions. Plus 67 contributions from the chair, not counted
406
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
168
topics asked about
Across 18 departments
From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.
What they ask about
The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.
Who they ask
The departments their questions were addressed to.
Month by month
Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.
Questions asked 895 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 269 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 11 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 35 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 100 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 49 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 49 | 16 |
| July 2025 | 69 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 55 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 22 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 65 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 44 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 58 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 22 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 46 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 90 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 64 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 34 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 29 | 17 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 18 | 6 |
| October 2026 | 35 | 13 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 133 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
Asked about similar topics
Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.
Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Dublin South-Central 29 November 2024 to now
- party Social Democrats 29 November 2024 to now
Jen Cummins
Written
1292. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of administration of collect exam fees for State exams. [24276/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1293. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the engagement she has had with Dublin City Council regarding the need for a new school in Kylemore as a part of the Kylemore Masterplan. [24277/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1294. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the decisions that have been made regarding the need for a new school in Kylemore as a part of the Kylemore Masterplan. [24278/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1322. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools can appeal the DEIS plus decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24660/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1396. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) was not included in DEIS plus scheme. [25319/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1490. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the results of the recent survey to parents on school patronage will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26511/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1524. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she will publish the full results of the parental survey. [27104/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1525. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process that will be put in place to support schools to divest. [27105/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
1526. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools will be identified for divestment. [27106/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3435. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount currently held in the National Training Fund; the reason a surplus of approximately €2 billion has accumulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23802/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3436. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of National Training Fund resources allocated annually over the past five years; the proportion of these funds directed towards in-employment training and upskilling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23803/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3437. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures in place to ensure that National Training Fund expenditure is aligned with identified skills shortages in sectors such as construction, healthcare and technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23804/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3438. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to deploy the current surplus in the National Training Fund; the expected timeframe for this expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23805/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3439. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the legislative or administrative barriers that have limited the drawdown of National Training Fund resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23806/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3440. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which employers contributing to the National Training Fund are consulted on its allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23807/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3441. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the proportion of National Training Fund expenditure allocated to higher education institutions as opposed to direct workforce training;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23808/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3442. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether any emergency or accelerated programmes funded through the National Training Fund are planned to address current labour shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23945/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3443. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what reforms to the structure or governance of the National Training Fund are under consideration to prevent the accumulation of large unspent surpluses in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23946/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
3444. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the percentage of GDP for public spending on research and higher education. [24198/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
63. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to protect older people from AI scams online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22588/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
74. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the EPSEN plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22504/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
75. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts she has made to attract teachers back to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22505/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
76. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent to attract teachers back to Ireland in each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22506/26]
Jen Cummins
Written
77. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes that are being built from the sanction lists from 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [22507/26]