Eileen Flynn (politician)
Eileen Flynn (Irish: Eileen Ní Fhloinn; born 1989/1990) is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Senator since June 2020, after being nominated by the Taoiseach.
Senator Eileen Flynn | |
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Flynn in 2020 | |
| Senator | |
| Assumed office 29 June 2020 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989 or 1990 (age 34–35) Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Liam Whyte |
| Children | 2 |
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Her background is in community development and activism on behalf of Irish Travellers. In June 2020, Taoiseach Micheál Martin appointed Flynn to Seanad Éireann, the Irish Senate. She is the first Traveller to serve in the Oireachtas (legislature).
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