From Repeal to divorce - here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland's political and social issues

"Positions held by conservative campaigner Maria Steen on a range of political and social issues, from Repeal to same-sex marriage, will be closely scrutinised by her opponents if she enters the presidential race."

"The barrister and architect, who is a mother to five children, has the backing of 17 members of the Oireachtas to secure a place on the ballot, just three short of the required 20."

Maria Steen holds conservative positions on a range of political and social issues, including Repeal and same-sex marriage. Those positions will draw close scrutiny from opponents if she enters the presidential race. Steen is a barrister and an architect and is a mother of five children. She currently has the backing of 17 members of the Oireachtas to secure a place on the presidential ballot. Twenty Oireachtas nominations are required for ballot access, leaving her three nominations short of the threshold. Her ability to appear on the ballot depends on obtaining additional support.

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