Over 40 women are contesting election to the Seanad.
A Seanad candidate from Laois says better national female representation in Irish politics is needed.
48 female candidates are confirmed to contest the upcoming Seanad elections.
New figures from See Her Elected show that female representation at local government only stands at 27% - with 256 councillors currently in office.
Sinn Féin's Maria McCormack is running for the Seanad's labour panel after contesting last years local election and almost taking the last seat in the general election for Laois.
Ms McCormack says gender equality is a issue she'll focus on if elected:
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