Jen Cummins
Irish politician (born 1974/75)
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Jen Cummins (born 1974/1975) is an Irish Social Democrats politician who has been a TD for the Dublin South-Central constituency since the 2024 general election.
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Jen Cummins | |
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Cummins in 2024 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 or 1975 (age 50–51)[1] |
| Party | Social Democrats |
| Spouse | Dietmar Weiss |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | |
Cummins was previously a member of Dublin City Council, having been elected in June at the 2024 local elections for the South West Inner City electoral area.
Early life and education
Cummins earned a Doctorate in Education from Dublin City University, focusing her research on the experiences of young people who left mainstream education before completing the Leaving Certificate.[2] She also graduated from Maynooth University and Trinity College Dublin.[1]
Career in education and youth work
Cummins has a background in youth and educational services. She served as the Coordinator of the Ballymun Anseo School Completion Programme from its inception in 2007. Additionally, Cummins also lectured in ethics on the Bachelor of Education course at DCU. Cummins was also Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Educate Together for several years.[3]
Political career
In June 2024, Cummins was elected to Dublin City Council, representing the South West Inner City electoral area.[1][4] Cummins was elected as a TD for the Dublin South-Central constituency at the 2024 general election for the Social Democrats.[5][6] She serves as the Party's spokesperson for Education; and Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation, and Science.[2]
Personal life
Cummins lives in the Liberties[1] with her husband, Dietmar Weiss,[7][8] and their four children.[1]