Ken O’Flynn
Ken O’Flynn is an Independent Alliance TD representing Cork North-Central. He recently made headlines in the Dáil chamber by referencing the infamous Shandon Clock as the 'four-faced liar' while questioning the Taoiseach about funding for its refurbishment, showcasing his penchant for humor and wordplay in political discourse.
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Ken O’Flynn, an Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, submitted a request for the PAC to examine the matter.
Tusla whistleblower claims put forward to Public Accounts Committee for examination – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-29
Ken O’Flynn is mentioned as an Independent Ireland TD.
Irish people are wrong about immigration, but are we ready for our own Trump? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Ken O’Flynn is an Independent Ireland TD who has been a guest on Eddie Hobbs's podcast.
From consumer advice to conspiracy theories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Ken O’Flynn accused the council and Uisce Éireann of neglecting Carrignavar's development needs.
Cork homes lie empty for 15 years amid delays in connecting to wastewater network – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Last March, Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn raised a question in the Dáil about State funds some Ukrainian refugees had allegedly obtained.
Simon Harris may be wrong about migration figures but he wasn’t dogwhistling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18
Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn and a councillor have started legal action aimed at halting a gig by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan in Dublin.
Independent Ireland TD wants court to block Bob Vylan gig at Vicar Street – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Ken O’Flynn expressed his support for Maria Steen's bid for presidency.
Maria Steen, opponent of marriage equality and abortion, championed as a symbol of choice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Ken O’Flynn TD established through a parliamentary question that 12 babies were born alive after abortion in Ireland in 2022.
We need to have a conversation about babies born alive after abortion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Ken O’Flynn is a member of the Irish delegation and represents the next generation of the association.
Lai meets Irish delegation to discuss stronger ties
Taiwan· 2025-07-22
Ken O’Flynn is a TD who invited Richie Herlihy to the Dáil and was mentioned in the context of the influencer's review.
Influencer Richie Herlihy’s foul-mouthed review of Dáil restaurant leaves a bad taste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Ken O'Flynn has been advocating for reforms to the inheritance tax system.
It’s been like Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds on Merrion Street since the sun started to shine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central Ken O’Flynn said 'the most important thing here is the sport' and that he would back the players who chose to wear shorts '100 per cent'.
Opposition parties rally around camogie players favouring shorts over skorts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Ken O’Flynn is another local TD whom Kelly Ann Peyton plans to lobby for legislation.
Drowning victim’s family seeks law to prosecute people posting video of tragedies online – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Ken O’Flynn is an Independent Ireland representative who signed the letter.
Five Fine Gael representatives sign cross-party letter sent by Sinn Féin to housing minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Independent Alliance TD for Cork North–Central Ken O’Flynn risked getting an almighty belt of the Ceann Comhairle’s mallet when he mentioned the L word again in the chamber.
Verona Murphy is on a Whack-A-Mole mission in the Dáil chamber – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-19
