Laura O'Neill is running for a seat in Longford-Westmeath.
Simplifying the Refurbishment Grant process for older people is a priority for a Longford-Westmeath general election candidate.
Laura O'Neill is running for Aontú - after failing to get a seat on Westmeath County Council in June.
Youth protection is also a key issue for her campaign.
Ms O'Neill says the current rate is too slow: