16 Facts About Violet-Anne Wynne

Violet-Anne Wynne was born on 30 March 1987 and is an Irish independent politician who served as a Teachta Dala for the Clare constituency from 2020 until 2024.

Violet-Anne Wynne attended St Colman's National School nearby and the Colaiste Mhuire in Blakestown.

Violet-Anne Wynne is a former member of the Reserve Defence Forces, having been involved for three years.

Violet-Anne Wynne has worked as a home help provider for young adults with disabilities, a literacy tutor, and for the crime victims helpline.

Violet-Anne Wynne had been the local party members' third choice for a candidate, gaining the nomination after their first choice, Councillor Mike McKee, fell ill and died, and their second choice, Noeleen Moran, withdrew from the nomination process after she felt the local branch had not been prompt enough in convening.

Also following her election, journalist Philip Ryan of the Irish Independent suggested that Violet-Anne Wynne previously proposed some vaccine hesitancy views regarding the HPV vaccine relating to cervical cancer.

The Sinn Fein press office said Violet-Anne Wynne's comments were "old remarks" which did not "reflect Sinn Fein policy".

Violet-Anne Wynne was accused of belittling constituents who asked questions in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Violet-Anne Wynne alleged that she was the victim of a campaign of "psychological warfare" from members of the local party but that she did not have a problem with Sinn Fein TDs in the Dail.

Violet-Anne Wynne resolved to continue her work as TD as an Independent.

Violet-Anne Wynne was a valued member of the Sinn Fein Oireachtas team.

Violet-Anne Wynne met her partner, John Montaine, while she was living in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

In May 2022 Violet-Anne Wynne said she was "homeless", having relied on short-term accommodation since leaving a house rendered too small by the birth of her sixth child in February 2022.

Additionally, Violet-Anne Wynne suggested a breach of trust because Smyth's husband joined Sinn Fein and planned to run in an election, but Smyth clarified her husband was pursuing an apprenticeship and had no election plans.

Violet-Anne Wynne acknowledged the WRC's decision and expressed her intention to pay but stated she lacked the funds to settle the award in full, leading Smyth to pursue enforcement proceedings through the courts.

At a hearing in Ennis District Court on 13 December 2024, a judge granted the determination order, and Violet-Anne Wynne pledged to pay the outstanding fee with her termination payment from Dail Eireann.