Photograph: David Young/PA WireLeft-wing political parties provided about €115,500 towards President Catherine Connolly’s successful election campaign. In addition to the contributions from the parties, the Connolly campaign conducted grassroots fundraising to cover election costs. Ms Connolly’s election victory last October entitles her to a €250,000 reimbursement of election expenses from the State. Its statement said it “loaned €15,000 to the Connolly campaign and the party spent €12,000 on the presidential election”. The Connolly campaign listed a €50,000 “authorised” spend sum below the name of People Before Profit national organiser Darryl Horan.

Source: The Irish Times January 21, 2026 20:03 UTC