Noel O'Flynn

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Noel O'Flynn (born December 1951) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He is a TD for the constituency of Cork North Central. Flynn was first elected to Dáil Éireann in the 1997 general election and retained his seat at the 2002 general election.

In 2001, he caused controversy when he described all asylum-seekers as 'spongers and free-loaders'. His remarks were criticised by his party leader, Bertie Ahern as 'unhelpful'.

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