The Independent candidate in Laois believes political parties have an unfair advantage in elections.
A general election candidate in Laois is highlighting the challenges faced by Independents.
Elaine Mullally is one of the founders of Independent Ireland, but left the party in the summer, citing a drift away from its original aims.
Ms Mullally is running on a platform of bringing common sense back into politics and delivering on the needs of the community.
She says she has ahd to invest in all of her campaign materials: