Social Democrats won by-election with €16,400 spending, less than Fine Gael's €32,800 (independent.ie)

• Social Democrats spent €16,400 on Daniel Ennis's successful by-election campaign.
• Fine Gael spent over €32,800 on Ray McAdam's losing bid.
• High spending does not guarantee electoral victory.

"The Social Democrats secured a by-election seat spending only €16,400 on Daniel Ennis's campaign, while Fine Gael spent over €32,800 on Ray McAdam's losing bid. The article reveals that high spending does not guarantee victory."