Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in latest opinion poll

Fine Gael has experienced a two-point increase in support, reaching 21%, whereas Fianna Fáil's support remains unchanged at 18%

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald speaks to the media at a Sinn Fein post election Press Conference at the AC Mariot Hotel, Belfast. 

Sinn Féin remains the most popular political party in the country, according to a new poll, although there has been a slight decrease in its level of support.

The survey, carried out by Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks indicates that support for Mary Lou McDonald's party now stands at 33%, marking a one-point drop from the previous month.