Paul Lawless Mayo - Local Election Candidate
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Paul has been selected to run as a candidate by Aontú to run in the Claremorris Local Electoral Area this May 24th.
Aontú is Ireland's fastest growing political party created by Peadar Toibin TD.
Paul teaches Maths and PE at Ballyhaunis Community School. After playing soccer for Mayo, Connaught and the Republic of Ireland at underage level, he achieved a professional contract with Derby County FC. This led to him attaining a scholarship to study a BE.d at UCC, and an M.B.A in the USA. Paul plays Gaelic football for both Aughamore GAA club and the Mayo junior football team.
Paul felt compelled to get involved in local politics to address the regional development imbalance which is hurting Mayo. "Dissatisfaction with how Mayo has continuously being left out of government investment and the devastating impact this has had on his generation of friends has led him to get involved in local politics."
"I have grown frustrated with our Government in-action in our economy where Dublin overheats and the West of Ireland deteriorates. I am tired of seeing numerous young people in our county being forced to move to Dublin and abroad to seek employment."
"The last straw for me was the disastrous running of our health service and the abuse of our hospital staff. Despite an overrun of over €1Billion in the National Children's Hospital along with over 700,000 patients on waiting lists Fianna Fail continues to support Fine Gael and keep Simon Harris as head of the Health ministry. When our two largest parties are supporting each other at the behest of their members and indeed the public at large, this is very unhealthy from both a democratic and transparent point of view."
Paul was drawn to Aontu due to their leader, Peadar Toibin who has shown great vision and determination in creating a party that will truly put the needs of the public first. "Many impressive people have joined the party across the county and I am excited to join a crop of energetic, determined candidates in this new ambitious party."
Aontú is Ireland's fastest growing political party created by Peadar Toibin TD.
Paul teaches Maths and PE at Ballyhaunis Community School. After playing soccer for Mayo, Connaught and the Republic of Ireland at underage level, he achieved a professional contract with Derby County FC. This led to him attaining a scholarship to study a BE.d at UCC, and an M.B.A in the USA. Paul plays Gaelic football for both Aughamore GAA club and the Mayo junior football team.
Paul felt compelled to get involved in local politics to address the regional development imbalance which is hurting Mayo. "Dissatisfaction with how Mayo has continuously being left out of government investment and the devastating impact this has had on his generation of friends has led him to get involved in local politics."
"I have grown frustrated with our Government in-action in our economy where Dublin overheats and the West of Ireland deteriorates. I am tired of seeing numerous young people in our county being forced to move to Dublin and abroad to seek employment."
"The last straw for me was the disastrous running of our health service and the abuse of our hospital staff. Despite an overrun of over €1Billion in the National Children's Hospital along with over 700,000 patients on waiting lists Fianna Fail continues to support Fine Gael and keep Simon Harris as head of the Health ministry. When our two largest parties are supporting each other at the behest of their members and indeed the public at large, this is very unhealthy from both a democratic and transparent point of view."
Paul was drawn to Aontu due to their leader, Peadar Toibin who has shown great vision and determination in creating a party that will truly put the needs of the public first. "Many impressive people have joined the party across the county and I am excited to join a crop of energetic, determined candidates in this new ambitious party."
Organizer
Paul Lawless
Organizer
