Karen Hinkson-Deeny

Karen Hinkson-Deeny is a parent and activist who has been vocal about her concerns regarding the establishment of a new Irish-medium secondary school, the Gaelcholáiste, in Dublin. Having run for a seat in last year's Dublin City Council elections as a member of the Social Democrats, she is committed to ensuring that her daughter and other students have access to quality education in Irish. Hinkson-Deeny has expressed frustration over the lack of communication from education officials, highlighting her desire for a meeting with the Minister for Education to address pressing questions about the school's future.