Half of voters give new Government less than a year

Almost half of voters believe that the new Government will survive for less than a year, according to a poll conducted since Enda Kenny was returned as Taoiseach.

With only a week since the Government was formed, almost half of those polled also said Mr Kenny should step down now as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Just one in four believes the Mayo TD should stay in charge for the full term of government.

The poll findings come just a week after Mr Kenny was finally voted in as Taoiseach and after he managed to get the support of a number of Independents for his Fine Gael-minority government.