Lynn Ruane
Lynn Ruane is an Irish politician and member of the Seanad Éireann, known for her advocacy on social issues, particularly in relation to education and youth services. She gained prominence as a senator representing the National University of Ireland and has been vocal about the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Ruane's work extends beyond politics into the arts, where she has contributed to the creation of culturally relevant narratives, including her involvement in screenwriting, as highlighted in the recent Dublin International Film Festival.
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Independent Senator Lynn Ruane disputed the vote going ahead and insisted that the doors should have been locked after three minutes.
Seanad suspended in row over extended vote deadline to enable Coalition Senators reach chamber – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-04
Lynn Ruane is praised by Margolyes, who foresees her potential to become president of Ireland.
‘I can do naughty stories... but I’m more than just a potty mouth’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Senator Lynn Ruane is cited as an example of a mature student who has excelled after returning to education.
‘I’ve made lots of new friends, young and old’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Other left-wing politicians such as Independent Senator Lynn Ruane are yet to make a decision on nomination.
Catherine Connolly gathers support for Áras run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Senator Lynn Ruane has said that she 'in no way' advocated for a more lenient sentence in a letter she wrote for a man convicted for dangerous driving causing death.
Senator Lynn Ruane says letter for driver who killed pedestrian was not attempt to lower sentence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Senator Lynn Ruane offered support to Philip Ormond during the court proceedings.
Man who killed pedestrian after running red light and fled scene jailed for four years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Lynn Ruane expressed her nervousness about not knowing what questions to ask regarding AI during a committee meeting.
Two-headed animals and antique torture tools among ‘weird stuff’ in new cabinet of curiosities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
Lynn Ruane 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
Senator Lynn Ruane recently spoke movingly in the Seanad about the primary school she attended in Killinarden, Tallaght.
How is a school with €8,000 supposed to pay €10,000 worth of bills? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
Senator Lynn Ruane discussed the indirect responsibility of the Irish State in the context of complicity regarding the Palestinian people.
Concerns raised about implementing Bill to ban aircraft transiting weapons to Israel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Senator Lynn Ruane is part of the group bringing forward a Bill to ensure munitions of war are not transferred to Israel through Ireland.
Weapons flights exemptions have increased almost 70% in a decade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Senator Lynn Ruane 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· 2025-04-01Senator Lynn Ruane wrote the screenplay for the film Ready or Not.
Winners announced of Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
Young Ruby Conway Dunne excels in this 1980s urban drama written by Senator Lynn Ruane.
10 films you should catch – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
