Jen Cummins
Spokesperson for Education; and Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Meet Jen
Jen Cummins is a TD for Dublin South-Central.
A passionate advocate for education and youth work, Jen has worked as a youth worker, youth arts worker and as the Coordinator of Ballymun Anseo School Completion Programme, supporting students in DEIS schools.
She recently earned a Doctorate in Education, from DCU. Her research focused on the lived experience of young people who had experienced adverse childhood experiences and left mainstream education before the Leaving Certificate.
She taught on the Bachelor of Education course in DCU, focusing on ethics and teaching about religion and beliefs.
She was Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Educate Together for many years and is passionate about parental choice in education as well as leading a charity with governance, employment and financial expertise.
Jen is committed to making Dublin South-Central a fairer place, with the community spaces, schools, services and supports needed in communities.
I believe the Social Democrats have the vision and policies needed to create lasting change in both the community and the country.
Jen’s Priorities
- Ensuring the Government implement the DEIS+ Scheme.
- Ensuring that every child has access to an appropriate school place, and special education is prioritised.
- Working to make sure the School Completion Programme governance and employment structures are finally resolved.
- Increase third-level core funding through State Contributions.
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Government displays staggering lack of empathy for survivors of Cork school abuse
The Government has displayed a staggering lack of empathy by refusing to commit to redress for 19 women who were subjected to horrific sexual abuse while pupils at Dunderrow National School in Cork, according to Social Democrats education spokesperson Jen Cummins. Deputy Cummins said: “These women are rightly seeking redress for what was done to […]
Read moreJen Cummins TD to introduce bill ensuring nutritional standards for school meals
Social Democrats education spokesperson Jen Cummins will tomorrow introduce the School Meals Nutritional Standards Bill 2026. Deputy Cummins said: “This Bill is about ensuring that every child who receives a school meal through a State-funded scheme can be confident that the food provided meets clear, evidence-based nutritional standards. “The expansion of the Hot School Meals […]
Read moreGovernment must provide clarity for Carlow College community as closure approaches
There must be clarity and protection provided to the staff and students of Carlow College who are facing uncertainty, according to the Social Democrats’ Patricia Stephenson and Jen Cummins. Carlow Kilkenny-based Senator Patricia Stephenson said: “The closure of Carlow College marks the end of an era for Carlow. The institution has shaped generations of students, […]
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