We in the 5050 Group were truly shocked to hear the very sad news that Caroline has passed away.
Caroline was a gem. She was committed and passionate about everything she set her mind to. She was an intelligent woman with a great sense of humour. Above all she was a rock of sense. Even with her illness she remained extremely positive – she maintained that the doctors could look after the physical side of her life and she would look after her mind.
She was chair of the 5050 group in Kerry and did Trojan work to highlight the under-representation of women in Irish politics. Even when she was ill, she still kept the ‘tweets’ flying. Caroline had so much energy and passion for life it is a cruel blow that she has been taken from us so prematurely. She was a real pleasure to work with and always managed to minimise the impact of her illness on her activities. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Our deepest sympathies to her family, friends and colleagues.
