'People, whether young or old, have to educate themselves as to what Sinn Féin are proposing', says Dara Murphy

Europe Minister Dara Murphy said he does not believe polls that suggest a big number of young people will vote for Sinn Féin.

The Cork North Central candidate said he believes there will be significant swing back to Fine Gael and Labour.

A poll for RedC and the Sunday Business Post saw 22% of 18- to 34-year-olds giving their first preference to Sinn Féin, although Fine Gael was most popular at 28%. Mr Murphy said he believes young voters understand Sinn Féin’s economic policies will “wreck the recovery”, and the good, well-paid jobs being created.