Joan Freeman (politician)
Joan Freeman (née Lowe; born 2 April 1958) is an Irish psychologist, mental health activist and an Independent politician who served as a Senator from 2016 to 2020, after being nominated by the then Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. She is the founder of Pieta House, a national mental health services charity. She resigned from Pieta House in 2014. She was an unsuccessful candidate in the 2018 presidential election.
Joan Freeman | |
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Senator | |
In office 27 May 2016 – 27 March 2020 | |
Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
Personal details | |
Born | Joan Lowe 2 April 1958 Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse |
Patrick Freeman (m. 1982) |
Children | 4 |
Relatives |
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Alma mater | Open University |
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