Seanad hopefuls unhappy at Lawless's access to Leinster House

Billy Lawless, who is standing for the Industrial Panel, was in Leinster House last Monday, despite the current Covid protocol in government buildings allowing essential visitors only.

Would-be senators have expressed disappointment after one candidate in the Seanad by-election was given special dispensation to be in Leinster House despite restrictions.

Billy Lawless, who is standing for the Industrial Panel, was in Leinster House last Monday, despite the current Covid protocol in government buildings allowing essential visitors only.