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This Year Marks The Highest Number Of Women Running In The Election

Study shows a 53 per cent increase since 2020

Women belong in the house - LEINSTER House.

That's the motto of 'Women for Election' as this year marks the largest number of female candidates contesting election.

A 53 per cent increase since 2020, now sees 248 women running.

Ellen Murphy, Social Democrats' candidate for Dublin West says gender balance will push womens' issues to the forefront.

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