Eileen Flynn (politician)
Eileen Flynn | |
|---|---|
Flynn in 2025 | |
| Senator | |
| Assumed office 30 January 2025 | |
| Constituency | Administrative Panel |
| In office 29 June 2020 – 30 January 2025 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989/1990 (age 36–37) Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Civil Engagement group |
| Spouse | Liam Whyte |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
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Eileen Flynn (born 1989/1990) is an Irish independent politician who has served as a senator since June 2020. She was elected for the Administrative Panel in 2025, having previously being nominated by the Taoiseach in 2020.
Her background is in community development and activism on behalf of Irish Travellers. In June 2020, Taoiseach Micheál Martin appointed Flynn to Seanad Éireann, the Irish Senate. She is the first female Traveller to serve in the Oireachtas.