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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