James Lawless is a qualified barrister, a former systems analyst and has mathematics and computer science degree. Like Chambers, he was first elected to the Dail in 2016 and is highly rated within Leinster House. No surprise then that MM has kept him well away from even a junior position.
Wasn't he the lad that skewered Eoin O' Broin's analysis of housing market, showing that EOB's calculations were completely wrong.
Think MM and FF in general very keen on strong figure from Dublin to lead the party. Not sure Chambers that guy mind you. Bright lad no doubt but can't see electorate warming to him.