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Eileen Flynn (Irish: Eileen Ní Fhloinn; born 1989/1990) is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Senator since June 2020, after being nominated by the Taoiseach. [2] Her background is in community development and activism on behalf of Irish Travellers.
Jul 3, 2020 · Senator Eileen Flynn (30), the first Traveller woman in the Oireachtas, is proud of her identity. But she tells of a lifetime of hiding it. Having grown up in Labre Park – the oldest Traveller...
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Jun 29, 2020 · Eileen Flynn has made history as the first woman from the Travelling community to sit in the Seanad - the upper house of the Irish Parliament. The new senator said she had worked...
Jan 7, 2021 · 19.05 7 Jan 2021. Eileen Flynn was appointed to the Seanad in 2020, making her the first Traveller to take a seat. In this week's Thursday Interview, she talks about growing up on a halting...
Flynn is making history as the first Traveller ever appointed to the Seanad and the only one currently in the Oireachtas. Yet, this is simply one of her many achievements. She is also among the 167 Irish Travellers, out of a population of almost 40,000, who have obtained a third-level qualification.
Oct 11, 2020 · Senator Eileen Flynn has to compose herself when talking about the mother she lost at 10 years of age. "Out of all the women I respect and look up to, she's the number one - she will always be...
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Jul 20, 2020 · On 14 July 2020, we talked to Eileen Flynn who made history (or herstory!) when she became the first Traveller to be elected to the Seanad in June 2020. She has been an activist for many years now, speaking out on issues that affect her community, and particularly the women in her community.
