Poll shows rise for Fine Gael and Sinn Féin, but Fianna Fáil slip

The Behaviour and Attitudes survey found that Micheál Martin's approval is down two points to 44% while Leo Varadkar's has jumped 28 points to 63%. Photo: Julien Behal

Fine Gael's approval rating has risen eight points to 29%, according to the latest opinion poll.

The Behaviour and Attitudes survey carried out on behalf of the Sunday Times found that, after suffering its second-worst election result since 1948, party leader Leo Varadkar's approval has jumped 28 points to 63%.