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Jen Cummins

Social Democrats Dublin South-Central TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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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
MonthQuestionsContributions
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

  1. constituency Dublin South-Central 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Social Democrats 29 November 2024 to now
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
387. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the provisions in place to ensure that students who are home schooled can complete subjects with course work components given the new SEC coursework rules and procedures 2025-2026, page 16/ 7. [65515/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
388. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students currently being home schooled. [65516/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Children
766. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to introduce a pay gap portal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65475/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Children
767. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which the invitation list for feedback on the pay gap portal was decided. [65476/25]
Jen Cummins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Children
768. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an organisation (details supplied) will be included in her Department's review of their draft gender pay gap portal. [65477/25]
Jen Cummins Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Education
428. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected timeframe of stage 2 construction of new classrooms in a school (details supplied); and the date for completion of this project. [62826/25]
Jen Cummins Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Education
470. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the means by which schools qualify for the DEIS+ programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63299/25]
Jen Cummins Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Education
471. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when schools will be notified for the DEIS+ programme application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63300/25]
Jen Cummins Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1165. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he will publish the Statement of Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62782/25]
Jen Cummins Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1167. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when unsuccessful applicants to the 2025 Research Ireland COALESCE grant will receive the reviewer feedback from the international panel; if he is aware of the significant delays facing applicants during this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62851/25]
Jen Cummins Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1169. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to establish a research and science forum of industry and research experts similar to the Responsible Business Forum. [62943/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
253. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount of money allocated to the DEIS + programme; the amount which will be allocated to primary education; the amount which will be allocated for secondary education. [62317/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
254. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for a specific TY curriculum. [62318/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
255. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to address inequalities in TY programmes across schools; and in particular DEIS schools. [62319/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
256. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure same sex girl schools have equal access to STEM subjects, equipment and opportunities. [62320/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
257. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure girls have equal access to STEM subjects, equipment and opportunities in DEIS and DEIS plus schools. [62321/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
262. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to support schools in the southwest inner city with mental health supports similar to the programme in the northeast inner city. [62403/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
263. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the resources which will be needed to expand counselling and primary schools pilot programme for strand one and two. [62404/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Education
264. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure all schools in Dublin south central are prepared and equipped for leaving cert reform especially, in STEM subjects. [62405/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Children
409. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality his plans to protect children from a parent who abuses the other; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62402/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
507. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure no further examinations for future apprentices are leaked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62406/25]
Jen Cummins Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
464. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to support more teachers’ ability to transfer from a stamp 1 visa to a general employment permit, which is currently hindered by a 28-day labour market needs test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62114/25]
Jen Cummins Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Education
532. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to continue to fund an organisation (details supplied); and when they will receive more funding. [61703/25]
Jen Cummins Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Education
556. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to support deaf children within the Leaving Cert Applied programme. [62117/25]
Jen Cummins Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Justice
788. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a person (details supplied) was not provided with notice that there were additional documents required for their citizenship application. [62115/25]