Pádraig Flynn is a former Fianna Fáil politician who is a native of Co Mayo, Ireland. He was cited as ‘corrupt’ in 2012 by a tribunal of investigation. Flynn was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1977. He served as a TD (Teachta Dála) for the Mayo West constituency for 17 years.
Pádraig Flynn was born in Castlebar Co Mayo in May 1939. He was educated at St Gerald’s College in Castlebar and went on to train as a teacher at St Patrick’s College of Education in Dublin. He became involved in local politics and was elected as a member of Mayo County Council at the age of 28.
In 1977 Flynn was elected was first elected to Dáil Éireann for the Mayo West constituency. He served as TD for the constituency until he was appointed European Commissioner for Social Affairs in 1993. During his time as a TD, Flynn served as a Government Minister on five occasions. He remained a European Commissioner until 1999.
Pádraig Flynn was born in the year 1939 On This Day.
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