Which presidential candidate has access to the most financial firepower?

"One campaign may have much more money available - if backers choose to spend it"

"The presidential campaign of ­Independent Catherine Connolly has access to more money than those of her opponents, with the parties backing her holding combined cash balances of more than €6m."

"Ms Connolly's campaign has said the other parties in the election - ­Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael - have "deep pockets" but "we have something stronger: people power"."

Independent Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign benefits from supporting parties holding combined cash balances exceeding €6 million. The campaign reports a larger available fund pool than rival candidates. The campaign frames opposing parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as having "deep pockets" while asserting a stronger asset in grassroots engagement described as "people power." The practical advantage of the cash depends on whether backers decide to spend those funds on the campaign. The campaign emphasizes converting volunteer energy and supporter mobilization into active electoral support alongside or instead of financial expenditure.

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