Hayden is an anti-sexual violence activist who founded Action Against Sexual Violence Ireland in 2018. She has sat on the National Executive for the Social Democrats and the National Council. She has been chair/vice-chair of the Kildare South branch for the last three years. She lives in Newbridge and is a key account manager working for a dermo-cosmetics company.

I believe that a society where we protect our most vulnerable, get the hand down and raise them up to a certain standard. A society where we have effective public services and affordable lives as the very least we should expect - this is the society I will strive for.

The things that are number one on the agenda to sort if I'm elected are the restoration of Defence Force pay and reformation of their pension scheme, housing, health and childcare including proper access for children of all abilities.

Given the crisis we have in housing, health and education, these would be a matter of priority for me. We need to implement emergency legislation, such as a nationwide rent freeze and establish a National Housing Delivery Agency to ensure we have affordable housing options for all.