Only 25% have faith in opposition fiscal policy

ONLY a quarter of voters have confidence in the opposition parties’ economic plans despite Fianna Fáil support falling to a record low, an opinion poll revealed.

Though likely post-election Government partners Fine Gael and Labour command the support of almost six out of 10 voters, only 25% express confidence in the alternative administration’s ability to handle the financial crisis.

However, the finding will come as scant comfort to the Taoiseach as Fianna Fáil slumped to just 18% in the Red C poll – a fall of 6% on last month – which leaves it trailing a distant third, sparking fresh murmurs about Brian Cowen’s leadership.