Unemployment was the 'paramount' [='chief, main'] issue in the election.
Safety is of 'paramount' importance. = Safety is 'paramount'.
(..) What did they do to me? To the king's own mother? It's all right. It's done. It's in the past. And of course Margaery's safety is paramount. You don't like Margaery, do you? Whether I like her or not is completely unimportant. Margaery is the queen. Queens must command respect. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Book of the Stranger Season: 6 Episode 4