Fianna Fáil has to 'reassert' after poll puts party 15 points behind Sinn Féin

Former agriculture minister and Offaly TD Barry Cowen said a greater level of focus will now come on Sinn Féin and people will see they are a 'high-tax' party. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

It is time for Fianna Fáil to reassert itself and “stick our chests out again” after a new poll put the party 15 points behind Sinn Féin, a leading TD has said.

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll shows Sinn Féin has extended its lead over Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to record levels.