Micheal Martin admits 'mistakes were made' during his time in office as he claims election is 'neck and neck'

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has insisted the General Election race is “neck and neck”, despite the first opinion poll of the campaign showing a 12-point lead for his party.

Mr Martin, speaking to reporters after an appearance on RTE's This Week programme, said he slow to place any real stock in opinion polls, and said there is likely be considerable fluctuation in them until polling day on Saturday February 8.