George Lawlor
Wexford’s Voice
Married to Yvonne we have 3 daughters Sarah, Rachel & Ruth. For 23 years I ran a successful printing company in Wexford Town before stepping away to focus full time as a public representative and Parliamentary Assistant to Deputy Brendan Howlin.
Why I Got Involved in Politics
I got involved in politics to play an active role in the progression and development of my Town and community. I saw untapped and unexploited potential and was keen to see ambition brought to my local area. I had played a very active role in many sectors and felt that I had something to offer.
The most effective way to bring about positive change is through progressive politics and I feel that The Labour Party has continually delivered positive change in every sector of Irish society. It is for this reason that I proudly represent Labour on Wexford County Council.
I was also very aware of the Labour Party’s proud campaigning record in the area of progressive social change. The party has been to the forefront of constitutional change and amending legislative change which has led to a more inclusive and compassionate Ireland.
The Party’s consistent stand on equality and reform afforded me the opportunity to join a campaigning group of people determined to deliver left of centre policies that appealed to me.
The Voice Our County Needs
About George
For the past 20 years I have been proud to represent the people of Wexford as a poll topping councillor and I am currently serving my 5th term as Mayor of Wexford
Married to Yvonne with 3 grown up daughters I am and have been involved in many facets of Wexford life.
I am……
A founding member of Wexford Marinewatch and have served as its Chairman for the past 6 years.
A board member of Wexford Women’s Refuge and serve as the Chairperson of the new building sub group which brought about the construction of the new €6.5 million refuge at Maudlintown.
Chairman of PR & Marketing section of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and a key member of the Bid committee which secured the Fleadh for Wexford attracting 650,000 attendees in August last.
A founding member of The Collective Sensory Group which provide affordable therapy and assessments to individuals and families of people with autism.
Well known in music circles in Wexford and beyond and most recently played a leading role in Wexford Light Opera Society’s multi award winning ‘Phantom of the Opera’.
I am passionate about driving Wexford forward and achieving what I believe is untapped potential.
My Priorities for County Wexford will Include
The construction of a dedicated 3rd level campus in Wexford Town and the creation of unique courses to drive the South East Technological University forward with Wexford as an important hub in the university’s realm.
The development of offshore renewable energy with Rosslare Europort as a hub will, I believe, will deliver thousands of high end jobs to this county.
Continue the campaign to ensure the guaranteed delivery of the promised 96 bed unit at Wexford General Hospital.
A dedicated plan to ensure that the construction of the thousands of homes required in County Wexford for our people finally happens.
Tackling once and for all the beleaguered mental health services to ensure that the people of our county have full access to both CAMHS for young people and proper mental health services including a dedicated unit at Wexford General Hospital, for the community as a whole.
Ensuring investment in Wexford to maintain and enhance its position as one of the top tourist destinations on this island.
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