Jen Cummins
Written
459. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of special schools in the country, in tabular form. [16590/25]
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
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
460. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of students who have applied for an Irish exemption in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [16592/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
461. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education how schools are reviewing anti-bullying policies annually; and how many schools are reviewing anti bullying policies; in tabular form. [16593/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
462. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the total expenditure on public schoolbooks since the scheme was introduced, in tabular form. [16599/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
573. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are grants available for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to attend the Gaeltacht every summer. [16591/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
596. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to lower the voting age to 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16597/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
709. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice his plans to address the delays of processing immigration applications, in particular the join family visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16915/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
710. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice the status of the case of a person (details supplied). [16916/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
794. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the process for a child to be diagnosed with autism; the timeline and application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16561/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
795. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is not recognised as a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16564/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
872. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is not recognised as a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16565/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
1052. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of PLC courses available across Ireland, in tabular form. [16560/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
1053. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of PLC courses available at third level, in tabular form. [16577/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
1054. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how the equalisation of the Leaving Certificate will affect the points race for courses in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16584/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
1055. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the voluntary licensee register for students attending third level institutions. [16594/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
1056. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of people who have voluntarily registered with the voluntary licensees register. [16595/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
1057. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for undergraduate fees and student contribution fees in the past 15 years, in tabular form. [16598/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
262. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to install an EV charger in Chapelizod. [15683/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
373. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for an update regarding her Department's plans to expand and change the criteria needed for teacher qualification in order to address the teacher shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15091/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
374. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the allocated funding for the school completion programme, with confirmation of whether each local management committee has indicated that the budget allocated is sufficient, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15092/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
375. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the plans to increase schools funding in the context of rising utility costs. [15093/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
424. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education if she will consider including a special education school on the campus of one of the sites designated for schools in the Clonburris SDZ. [15681/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
575. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice his plans to address crime and ensure safety in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15682/25]
Jen Cummins
Written
803. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance or grants available for persons with prosthetic eyes. [15707/25]
Jen Cummins
Oral
8. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his Department's plans to provide adequate protections for students renting in digs accommodation. [14649/25]