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Political Advertising Transparency

By-Election Ad Spend 2026

Political advertising declared by Irish parties under Regulation (EU) 2024/900 for the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections. Polling day: 23 May 2026.

Galway West Dublin Central 9 Parties Party Compliance Report →
Total Declared
€362,161
Digital Spend
€799
0.2% of total
Ads Declared
234+
across 9 parties
Offline Spend
99.8%
posters, print, press
The digital blackout: The TTPA regulation was designed to bring transparency to online political advertising. But Meta and Google withdrew from EU political advertising when the rules came in. Of €362,161 declared, just €799.50 (0.2%) is digital — a single Galway Bay FM banner ad from Fine Gael.

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