Eileen Flynn
Eileen Flynn is an Independent Senator in Ireland, known for her advocacy on issues affecting marginalized communities, particularly those of the Traveller community. She has been influential in promoting social justice and equality within the Irish political landscape. Flynn is also a candidate for the role of Leas-Cathaoirleach in the Seanad, showcasing her dedication to leadership and reform in the Irish Parliament.
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Senator Eileen Flynn criticized the celebration of International Women’s Day as ineffective for women in need.
International Women’s Day is ‘all talk and no action’, says Senator – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07Eileen Flynn criticizes Government policy for favoring Ukrainian migrants over other refugees.
being ‘a wee bit scabby on nights out’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Eileen Flynn is a senator backing left-wing Independent Catherine Connolly.
Maria Steen’s route to nomination to contest presidential election narrows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Independent Senator Eileen Flynn said she was hoping to sign Ms Connolly’s papers describing her as an 'absolute powerhouse'.
Catherine Connolly gathers support for Áras run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Eileen Flynn is mentioned as a person Fintan O'Toole was married to.
I have had more wives than Henry VIII. It’s news to me too – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
Eileen Flynn is one of the senators who joined forces with the independent group.
Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Independent Senator Eileen Flynn contributed to the introduction of the Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill.
Concerns raised about implementing Bill to ban aircraft transiting weapons to Israel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Senator Eileen Flynn is one of the senators bringing forward a Bill to prevent the transfer of munitions of war to Israel.
Weapons flights exemptions have increased almost 70% in a decade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Senator Eileen Flynn will bring forward a Bill that seeks to ensure that munitions of war are not being transferred to Israel through Ireland.
Weapons flights over Ireland have increased almost 70% in a decade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Eileen Flynn became the first Traveller to serve in the Oireachtas when she was appointed to the Seanad by the Taoiseach in 2020.
25 brilliant Irish women in 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Eileen Flynn is an Independent Senator and a candidate for the role of Leas-Cathaoirleach in the Seanad.
A brief history of ministerial briefings – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-19
