The nomination period for the General Election 2024 has concluded, featuring 685 candidates. Among them, 246 are women, representing 36% of the total. Independents make up the largest group with 171 candidates, while Fianna Fáil leads among parties with 82 nominees, followed closely by Fine Gael and Sinn Féin. No party is expected to achieve a majority independently, with Louth having the highest candidate count at 25 and Wicklow-Wexford the lowest at 10. Candidates have until Monday to withdraw, indicating that these figures may change.