Paula Melvin

Paula Melvin is the President of Conradh na Gaeilge, an organization dedicated to promoting the Irish language and culture. She has been actively involved in advocating for the establishment of Gaelcholáiste (Irish-medium secondary school) in Dublin's areas 2, 4, 6, and 8. Melvin recently spoke out during a protest outside Leinster House, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's response to the demand for increased Irish-language education, particularly highlighting the absence of facilities for secondary education in Irish amidst a predominance of English-medium schools. Her efforts reflect a broader campaign for educational reforms that support the Irish language.