Sinn Féin surge as voter backlash hits Coalition

Satisfaction with the Government has slumped as Sinn Féin’s support has surged, a poll reveals.

Fewer than one in four people are happy with the Coalition’s performance after just over a year in power, with the voter backlash greatest against Labour.

Fine Gael’s rating has dropped three points to 33%, while Labour has seen nearly one third of its backing disappear as it plunged six points to 13%.