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Immigrant Council has identified more than 100 candidates of a migrant background running in the local elections on June 7
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.
Investigation by Noteworthy finds disabled people are significantly underrepresented, with little practical support given to improve participation.
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The number was just 56 in 2019. More than half the candidates from a migrant background are women
Migrant women account for the majority of candidates of migrant background at 55%.