Fine Gael rep for Offaly John Clendennen spent €33,000 of his own expenses on his campaign.
Successful general election candidates spent an average of €20,000 to secure a Dail seat last year.
At least €9.2 million was spent in electoral expenses in General Election 2024.
Offaly's John Clendennen was one of the biggest spenders, parting with €33,000 of his own money.
While Fine Gael topped that spend up with a €1,700 spend.
Ruth Coppinger topped the list - her successful campaign cost €46,000 overall with her party People Before Profit contributing over half of the total.
Investigative journalist with The Journal Conor O'Carroll says some parties are better at others at saving money:
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