 Author of the Green Party’s "Manifesto for Women" and Green Party Spokesperson on Women's Affairs between 2002 and 2007, she also coordinated the party's Women's policy review and submission to the National Plan for Women 2002.Originally from Artane, she was educated at Maryfield College, Drumcondra and the Holy Faith in Clontarf.She is married with one son and lives in Killester.