Eileen Flynn (politician)
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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.[2]
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Eileen Flynn | |
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Senator | |
Assumed office 29 June 2020 | |
Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
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Born | 1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)[1] 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.[3] She is the first Traveller to serve in the Oireachtas (legislature).[1][4]