‘Gentleman to his core’ – Taoiseach leads tributes following death of former senator Billy Lawless

Mr Lawless was originally from Galway but moved to Chicago in the 1990s, where he became a successful publican before being nominated to the Seanad in 2016.

He was made a Freeman of Galway in 2015 in recognition of his work for Irish emigrants and the undocumented Irish in the United States.

Taoiseach Simon Harris described Mr Lawless as a “gentleman to his core” and a successful businessman who was “extremely kind” and dedicated to his work.

He said it was with the “utmost sadness” that he learned of the death of Mr Lawless.

“Billy Lawless was a gentleman to his core, he was a businessman at the top of his game, and he was a person who accepted a challenge from former Taoiseach Enda Kenny – to travel from Chicago to Leinster House to represent the Irish diaspora,” he said.

“He did his work with diligence and great pride; he was great company, and he was an extremely kind man. To his family and large circle of friends and colleagues, I am truly sorry for your loss. May…

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