Lawless in buoyant mood after poll result

Aontú’s General Election candidate in Mayo, Cllr Paul Lawless, has emerged as a strong contender for the fifth and final seat in Mayo, according to the latest TG4/Ipsos B&A poll. The poll shows Lawless in joint 7th place at 7 percent, putting him firmly in the hunt. He feels he is presenting voters with a real alternative to the domination of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin.
“I am the only realistic choice to prevent all five seats in Mayo from being controlled by the same big three parties,” said Lawless. “My candidacy offers voters the chance to send someone to Dáil Éireann who will challenge the status quo and hold these parties accountable.
“Every other contender either belongs to one of the big three or, like Independent Patsy O’Brien, is closely tied to Fine Gael’s agenda. O’Brien may run as an Independent, but he is running as Independent not for ideological reasons but because he was removed from the party.
“In contrast, I have built a reputation as a fighter for ordinary people. I have consistently stood against public waste, called for solutions to the health, housing, and cost-of-living crisis, and championed common-sense reforms to tackle the government’s out-of-hand immigration policy.
“Where solutions have not been found via lobbying government, I have gone about finding solutions on his own behalf. The best example is forming the Priority Health Bus formerly known as the 'Cataract Bus' where I successfully took between 500 to 600 people off long term waiting lists, getting them treatment in Northern Ireland in a matter of weeks and sometimes days through the cross-border initiative.”
Cllr Lawless said the poll shows Mayo voters have a choice.
“Do we let the big three parties continue business as usual, or do we elect someone who will demand accountability and put the needs of Mayo’s people first? If you want a representative who will stand up to the waste, mismanagement, and arrogance of government, vote for me. Together, we can keep the other parties in check and bring real change to Mayo.
“With the margin for the final seat incredibly tight, every vote counts. A vote for Aontú is a vote to ensure Mayo has a strong voice in the next Dáil that won't be deterred by group think.”