Jen Cummins
Written
150. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her Department's plans to expand the role of the home school liaison roles. [14636/25]
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
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| 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
202. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her criteria to define these new additional supports DEIS +. [14635/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
436. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the reason foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is not recognised as a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16563/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
437. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of SNAs employed in the education system, in tabular form. [16566/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
438. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the educational qualifications needed to become an SNA; whether this should be adjusted to reflect the experience and expertise needed to fully support the children and young people they work with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16567/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
439. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that have working lifts in the school, in tabular form; and the plans to install lifts in schools to make buildings fully accessible. [16568/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
440. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of second level schools that have working lifts in the school, and the plans to install lifts in schools to make buildings fully accessible. [16569/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
441. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of education welfare officers there are in the country, and where, in tabular form. [16570/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
442. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the status of Leaving Certificate reform; her plans, and the timeline of changes; and what changes are planned. [16571/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
443. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in prefabricated buildings in the State, and the timeline for the school to receive a permanent building, in tabular form. [16572/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
444. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists there are, in tabular form. [16573/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
445. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education to explain how the Leaving Certificate results will be “equalised” from Covid time; and if she will make a statement on the issue. [16574/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
446. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of single sex boys’ schools that teach home economics. [16575/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
447. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of single sex girls' schools, in tabular form. [16576/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
448. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Gaelscoileanna there are, and where they are based, in tabular form. [16578/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
449. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Gaelcholáistí there are, and where they are based, in tabular form. [16579/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
450. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Catholic primary schools that have changed patronage to a multi-denominational school since 2000. [16580/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
451. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Church of Ireland primary schools that have changed patronage to a multi-denominational school since 2000. [16581/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
452. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools in total that have moved from religious patronage to multi-denominational patronage. [16582/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
453. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools in total that have moved from religious patronage to multi-denominational patronage. [16583/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
454. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that do not have suitable outdoor space for students for break times and other outdoor learning. [16585/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
455. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools that do not have suitable outdoor space for students for break times and other outdoor learning. [16586/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
456. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the current level of capitation grants for primary schools; and their intended usage, comparing this academic year with the last academic year; in tabular form. [16587/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
457. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists in primary schools in every county, in tabular form. [16588/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
458. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists in post-primary schools in every county, in tabular form. [16589/25]