Fianna Fáil have confirmed Dympna Cunniffe will run in the General Election in the Longford/Westmeath constituency.
The Mount Talbot mother of four will join sitting TDs Robert Troy and Joe Flaherty as the party's third candidate.
Commenting on her addition, Dympna Cunniffe said she was honoured and that she understood the challenges facing the constituents.
She said the focus of her campaign will be on issues such as housing, cost of living, support for SMEs and farmers, and traffic management.