Constituency profile: Meath West

One of just eight constituencies to remain unchanged by the latest Constituency Commission, Meath West remains a three-seater.

The two three-seat constituencies were formed from the division of the old Meath five-seater for the 2007 election, which saw Noel Dempsey and Johnny Brady returned with 51.6% of first preferences in Meath West.

Taking in the county town of Navan, as well as Trim, some of the Kells surrounds, Athboy, Ballivor, this largely rural constituency is one with the fewest candidates running.