"Fianna Fáil's failed attempt to get former TV presenter Gráinne Seoige elected to the Dáil cost almost double what the party spent on its successful candidate in the five-seat Galway West constituency in last year's general election. Party headquarters spent €14,509 from Fianna Fáil's own purse on the Seoige campaign, compared with just under €8,414 on John Connolly, according to recent filings to the Standards in Public Office Commission (Sipo)."
"Party leadership criticised for focus on 'parachuting in' famous names"
Party leadership faced criticism for focusing on 'parachuting in' famous names. Fianna Fáil ran former TV presenter Gráinne Seoige in the five-seat Galway West constituency at the last general election but she was not elected. Party headquarters paid €14,509 from party funds for the Seoige campaign. The party spent just under €8,414 on John Connolly, who won a seat in that constituency. The spending figures come from recent filings to the Standards in Public Office Commission (Sipo).
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