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, spoke in the Dáil on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s 2024 financial statements. In the parliamentary debate she contributed to the official statement on the Commission’s accounts, outlining the body’s financial performance and statutory compliance for the year.

Bennett, a long‑time resident of Monaghan town, has a background that blends public service and community involvement. She holds a degree in bio‑pharmaceutical science and previously worked in a laboratory in Castleblaney before moving into the arts as a theatre manager in Monaghan. In 2012 she was co‑opted onto Monaghan County Council, where she has served as Cathaoirleach and as Chairperson of the County Women’s Assembly. She is a mother of three and was born in Tully, Monaghan, growing up in Scotstown near the Fermanagh border. Her family has a history of Sinn Féin activism, and she entered the general election as a first‑time candidate, topping the poll in the June local election with over 1,200 first‑preference votes in the Monaghan Local Electoral Area.

During the Dáil session, Bennett highlighted the importance of transparent financial reporting by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, noting that the 2024 statements provide a clear view of the Commission’s budgetary allocations and expenditure. She underscored the role of such oversight in safeguarding consumer interests and maintaining market competition across Ireland.

The debate was part of a broader parliamentary review of the Commission’s operations, with other TDs also contributing to the discussion. Bennett’s remarks were recorded in the official Oireachtas documentation, reflecting her commitment to ensuring that public bodies remain accountable to the electorate.

For more details, see the Oireachtas record and the Irish Times profile.

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