Figures released by Women for Election suggest 247 women are running for seats across the country.
A record number of women candidates are registered to stand in this month's general election in the Republic of Ireland, according to a campaign group.
The group analysed nominations published by the returning officers in all 43 constituencies, and described the figures as "phenomenal". Parties have been issued with a candidate gender quota, requiring them to have at least 40% men and 40% women on their ballots.The Women for Election group said Ireland was the 104th in the world in terms of the number of women in national parliaments.The total number of TDs due to be elected has increased to 174.
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