Age: 31

Hometown: Dublin City, Co. Dublin

Career/Qualifications: Paula has worked in various jobs (chef, bank etc.) but is currently unemployed.

Volunteer Experience: Currently works with local youth groups.

Paula Loves: Hopeful people. She loves laughing and singing, life and everything that she can bring to it.

Paula Hates: Downbeat people. People who swear.

Paula feels her strengths are: Her positivity and her (pretty tough) family life experience in the inner city

Paula Believes: in helping kids toward a better life.

Interesting Fact: Paula has worked as a nightclub bouncer.