Lynn Boylan
Lynn Boylan is a Sinn Féin Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing Dublin. Known for her advocacy on social justice and human rights issues, she has been vocal about the situation in Palestine and the EU's relationship with Israel. Recently, she made headlines after being denied entry to Israel while leading a European Parliament delegation to Palestine, which she criticized as an affront to EU officials and a breach of diplomatic engagement. Boylan has called for stronger EU responses to Israel's actions and emphasizes the importance of maintaining dialogue for the sake of peace and cooperation in the region.
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Lynn Boylan, Dublin MEP, announced the party's motion regarding the Ireland-Israel football fixtures.
Sinn Féin plans Dáil motion demanding boycott of Ireland-Israel football fixtures – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Lynn Boylan voted against the approval of the EU’s package of loans to Ukraine.
For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17
Lynn Boylan voted against the loan at a parliament session in Strasbourg.
European Parliament approves €90bn loan for Ukraine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Kathleen Funchion confirmed both she and fellow MEP Lynn Boylan will vote against the measure.
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Lynn Boylan is an MEP who received an internal Government document highlighting the impact of data centres.
This Dublin data centres uses as much power as 200,000 homes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15Lynn Boylan is a Sinn Féin MEP who commissioned a report on media ownership.
A history of Denis O’Brien in 16 of his own phrases – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Lynn Boylan commissioned a study on media ownership in Ireland that criticized Denis O’Brien's media stake.
Denis O’Brien was a dominant player in Irish media world when defamatory statement released – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Lynn Boylan was the Sinn Féin MEP who commissioned the report co-authored by the solicitors.
Jury begins deliberations in defamation case against Denis O’Brien – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21Lynn Boylan is a politician who commissioned the media ownership report that is central to the defamation case.
Denis O’Brien spokesman stands over ‘every word’ of allegedly defamatory statement, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Lynn Boylan commissioned the report on Irish media concentration that preceded Denis O’Brien’s statement.
Defamation action taken against Denis O’Brien by two solicitors opens at High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Lynn Boylan has been banned from entering Israel or Palestine for five years.
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan banned from entering Israel or Palestine for five years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31Boylan expressed concern over the lack of action taken by the EU regarding the ceasefire.
Son dakika... Trump’tan Hamas mesajı: Hala umut var
Turkey· 2025-10-21
Lynn Boylan criticized the European Commission and Council for their inaction regarding the Gaza genocide.
Index - Külföld - Egy EP-képviselő az Izrael elleni szankciók követelésével emlékezett meg az Izrael elleni terrortámadásról
Hungary· 2025-10-07
Lynn Boylan is a Dublin MEP who holidays with Eoin Ó Broin.
Where did Irish politicians go on holiday and what did they get up to? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan showed that 301,000 households are now in arrears on their electricity bills.
Ending of electricity credits will bite hard this winter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-03
Lynn Boylan, a Sinn Féin MEP, argued that a radio advertisement from DAA was misleading regarding airport emissions.
Social media influencer posted ‘misleading’ adverts on Instagram, regulator finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Lynn Boylan is a Sinn Féin MEP who stated she would vote against Ursula von der Leyen.
Fianna Fáil MEPs still to pick a side ahead of no-confidence motion in European Commission president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Lynn Boylan called the attempt to deport the two Irish citizens a blatant breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Taoiseach to raise case of two Irish nationals facing deportation with German authorities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for EU action after she was refused entry to Israel and put on a return flight to Belgium.
MEP Lynn Boylan refused entry by Israeli officials on EU visit to Palestine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25