Luke Flanagan
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan is an Irish politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) known for his distinctive personality and unconventional political style. He gained prominence as a member of the left-wing party, the Irish Farmers' Party, and is recognized for his commitment to progressive issues, including social justice and environmental sustainability. Flanagan's outspoken nature and engaging public speaking have made him a notable figure in Irish politics. He was recently in the news attending the celebrations for Catherine Connolly's historic election as the 10th president of Ireland.
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Recent news mentions
Luke Flanagan is an Irish MEP who signed the letter calling for an investigation into Infantino.
Irish MEPs join calls for investigation into Gianni Infantino over Fifa’s Trump peace prize – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-29
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan is now an MEP.
Why the Phoenix magazine failed after 43 years of pestering those in power – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-27
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan also voted against the loan.
European Parliament approves €90bn loan for Ukraine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Luke Flanagan appeared at the event to celebrate Catherine's victory.
Catherine Connolly rises serenely as brutal presidential election has uplifting end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
