Who is Maria Steen? The conservative barrister seeking a presidential run

Maria Steen is a member of Catholic advocacy group the Iona Institute, and previously represented the body during debates in advance of referendums. Picture: Wanderley Massafelli/Photocall Ireland

As the date of the presidential election is confirmed and the elections grow ever closer, new names are entering the field day after day.

One of the latest names to put up their hand seeking support is Maria Steen.