Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024

Cathy Bennett TD of Sinn Féin, representing the Cavan‑Monaghan constituency, took part in the Dáil debate on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s 2024 financial statements. In the session, she contributed to the discussion of the Commission’s accounts, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in the oversight of market competition and consumer protection.

Bennett, a long‑time resident of Monaghan town, has a background that spans both the arts and science. She holds a degree in bio‑pharmaceutical science and previously worked in a laboratory in Castleblaney. She has been involved in local governance since 2012, when she was co‑opted onto Monaghan County Council. She currently serves as the council’s Cathaoirleach and chairs the County Monaghan Women’s Assembly. A mother of three, Bennett was born in Tully, Monaghan, and grew up in Scotstown close to the Fermanagh border. She comes from a family of Sinn Féin activists and entered the general election as a first‑time candidate, securing a strong personal vote that saw her top the poll in the June local election with over 1,200 first‑preference votes in the Monaghan Local Electoral Area.

Her participation in the Dáil session underscores the role of local representatives in scrutinising national bodies such as the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. For further details on the Commission’s financial statements and Bennett’s contributions, see the Oireachtas record and the Irish Times profile of the TD.

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