Gallagher surges into lead in latest poll

Presidential hopeful Sean Gallagher has taken the lead in the race for the Áras, according to a new poll.

The high profile Louth businessman, who starred in Ireland’s version of 'Dragon’s Den', has streaked to the front and now sits with 39% of the vote in the seven-way contest to succeed Mary McAleese as Irish President, the Red C poll revealed.