Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jen Cummins addressed the Dáil on a Labour Party motion about back-to-school costs, warning that hundreds of thousands of children live in poverty and parents are being forced to cover school basics. She criticised inadequate capitation grants, voluntary contributions, rising fees and the digital divide as drivers of family hardship.
Chapters:
00:00 Motion and timing
00:29 Child poverty overview
01:03 Capitation and fundraising
03:27 Voluntary contributions
04:13 Fees, transport and uniforms
05:40 Back-to-school allowance
06:30 Digital divide and special needs
07:42 Closing remarks
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Jen Cummins addressed the Dáil on a Labour Party motion about back-to-school costs, warning that hundreds of thousands of children live in poverty and parents are being forced to cover school basics. She criticised inadequate capitation grants, voluntary contributions, rising fees and the digital divide as drivers of family hardship.
Chapters:
00:00 Motion and timing
00:29 Child poverty overview
01:03 Capitation and fundraising
03:27 Voluntary contributions
04:13 Fees, transport and uniforms
05:40 Back-to-school allowance
06:30 Digital divide and special needs
07:42 Closing remarks
🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie
📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs.
🔔 Subscribe, like and share!
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email.
Your vote matters!
