Anthony Lawlor

Matt Cooper and his team from Today FM’s Last Word will be broadcasting the show tomorrow live from the Osprey Hotel in Naas as  part of their European Election series.

I have been invited to put a question to a panel of candidates and others. My question will be whether they feel Irish business is over regulated.

Matt’s show is invariably excellent and I have no fear this one will be any less. Be sure to tune in.

Campaigning with Mairead McGuinness in Naas

I spent time campaigning in Naas in the company of Mairead McGuinness MEP on Friday. Coincidentally, both Mairead and I hold degrees in Agricultural Science from UCD.

Anthony Lawlor meeting with Richard Bruton, TD

On Thursday, April 23, I had a very productive meeting with Richard Bruton TD, Deputy Leader of Fine Gael and Spokesperson on Finance.

Richard took the opportunity to officially launch my website. (Click the image above to view a hi-res version)

Michael O’Regan, writing in The Irish Times:

Anthony Lawlor (Naas, Co Kildare) [speaking at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis] accused the Government of strangling the State’s natural entrepreneurial spirit by failing to provide financial and relevant back-up support to create jobs.

He said a small IT company in Kildare, established about five years ago, announced proposals last November for the creation of 17 new jobs and a €15 million investment in research and development.

“Unfortunately, the CEO may have to move due to the high cost base, not to eastern Europe or to Asia, but, unbelievably, to London,” he added.

The Government, he said, was pumping taxpayers’ money into a flawed banking system which was refusing to engage with the business community.

Read the full article here.

The Leinster Leader, reporting that FG chooses two Naas candidates, said Anthony Lawlor is a former independent county councillor with vast experience in local politics and community life over the last number of years.

Read the full article here.