Fine Gael 'happy' at Noonan poll rating

Fine Gael has insisted that it is "extremely happy" with today's poll results, despite the fact that party leader Michael Noonan failed to increase his ratings.

Fine Gael increased its approval rating by 4%, but Deputy Noonan's position remains at just 37%, the same as previous leader John Bruton. Bertie Ahern is still the most popular leader at 64%, while the Tanaiste Mary Harney is up five points to 59%, with Labour's Ruairi Quinn down one to 47%.