Fine Gael TDs concerned by latest poll figures slump

Fine Gael TDs have privately raised fears the party could be dumped out of office by a Fianna Fáil-led minority government unless it tackles a worrying poll slump before the next election.

The concerns comes after an opinion poll released at the weekend placed Fianna Fáil on 28% compared to Fine Gael’s 23%, despite the parties being neck and neck just weeks earlier.