It comes after a poor senate election for female candidates.
A former midlands TD says there is pushback from some in her party towards successful female candidates.
It comes after a poor Seanad election for female candidates - with less than 30 per cent of the seats filled by women.
It's led to calls for the next Taoiseach to use his 11 nominees to the senate to promote female candidates.
Former Fine Gael deputy, Kilbeggan's Kate O'Connell says there is sometimes resistance in political parties to progress for women:
Gardaí At The Scene Of A Serious Crash In The Midlands
Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster
Trade Union Movement "Too Quiet For Far Too Long" - Forsa Rep
Man Dies In Workplace Accident
Fleadh Cheoil Needs More Recognition - Westmeath Councillor
Midlands Animal Rescue Charity Store Closed After Break-In
Laois Literary And Music Festival Kicking Off Today
Westmeath Councillor Questions Location For Possible Fleadh Cheoil Plaque