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SE25: Results for Women Candidates
The outgoing Seanad had 22 women out of 58 Senators (there were two vacances prior to GE24), 38% of all Senators.
A record number of women ran in the Seanad election and 27 women were elected or nominated to the Seanad.
That’s 45% of the Seanad, and the most women Senators ever in the history of the Republic.
GE24: Results for Women Candidates
The outgoing Dáil had 37 women TDs, 23% of all TDs.
After a record number of women ran in the general election, 44 women have now been elected to this new Dáil.
That’s 25% of the 174 TDs and the most women that have ever gone through the gates of Leinster House.
It’s progress, but it’s slow progress.
LE24: Results for Women Candidates.
A record number of women ran in the Local Elections held in June 2024, up 21% on previous elections.
Despite women contesting 681 seats, there was no change in the number of women elected compared to the outgoing Councils at 247 women – 26% of the total of 949 Councillors.
See details of all women candidates and those who were elected in each of the 166 Local Electoral Areas in 39 City and County Councils across the country.
How many women TDs have been elected in GE24?
There were 37 women TDs, 23% of the total in the outgoing Dáil, and 246 women candidates ran in the General Election.
44
Women TDs Elected
25.3%
of the total of 174 TDs are women.
How many women Senators have been elected in SE25?
There were 22 women Senators 38% of the total in the outgoing Seanad, and 55 women candidates ran in the Seanad Election.
27
Women Senators
45%
of the total of 60 Senators
How many women Councillors are there?
There were 247 women of the 949 Local Councillors prior to the June 2024 elections. Women contested 679 seats – a record number. However, just 247 women were elected – no change. Since then, with co-options, there are now 260 women Councillors.
260
Women Councillors
27.4%
of 949 Councillors
GE24: Who were the Women who Ran in Your Constituency
Voters in Ireland had a huge opportunity to make politics work better for everyone in this General Election by choosing to vote for more women. Politics works better with a balance of man and women involved.
Ireland is 104th in the world for women in our parliament. Women in Ireland make up 50% of the population, but less than a quarter of political decision-makers in both national and local government.
The list of women who ran in your constituency is here.
GE24: Women and Men Candidate Statistics.
A record 246 women ran in the General Election, a 52% increase on the numbers in the last General Election in 2020. At least two women ran in every one of the 43 constituencies.
Check out the numbers and percentages of women candidates who ran, by Party and Constituency, and find out more on story of women in government and in previous elections.
Check out the women who ran in your constituency at the #VoteMoreWomen link.
Latest Women for Election Research Reports
Women for Election has four current research reports which are assessing Ireland’s progress towards achieving gender equality in Irish politics.
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Explore our Women in Irish Politics Data Hub
The Data Hub is a comprehensive repository of General, Local and European election statistical data, curated to provide you with unparalleled insights into the state of gender equality here in Ireland. With this powerful resource at your fingertips, you can make informed decisions, drive meaningful change, and contribute to a more equitable future for all.
Engage with the data, share the insights, and ignite conversations about gender equality. Remember, knowledge is power, but only when shared and acted upon.
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