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The Thursday Interview: Senator Eileen Flynn

Eileen Flynn was appointed to the Seanad in 2020, making her the first Traveller to take a seat. ...

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19.05 7 Jan 2021


The Thursday Interview: Senator Eileen Flynn


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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 site, learning to own her identity, facing down discrimination, and maintaining good mental health.

 


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