Opinion poll shows Fine Gael just one point behind Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald (PA)
A new opinion poll has suggested that Fine Gael is just one percentage point behind Sinn Féin in terms of support.
The indicates that after dominating polls in recent years, Sinn Féin’s support has dropped to 23%.
It comes shortly before voters will be called to go to the polls in both European and local government elections. The next general election must take place before March 22 next year.
The latest poll suggests Sinn Féin’s support dropped by four percentage points since last month, and has fallen from 36% in May 2022.
Meanwhile Fine Gael’s support appears to be growing since electing Simon Harris as leader in March following the resignation of Leo Varadkar.
The latest poll has put Fine Gael support at 22%, up by two percentage points from last month, and up by four points in total since Mr Harris took the reins.
Support for Fianna Fáil was put at 15%, and support for independent candidates at 19%.
Support for the Social Democrats was put at 5%, the Green Party and Labour both at 4% and People Before Profit-Solidarity and Aontú both at 3%.
The Red C poll is described as based on interviews with a random sample of 1,021 adults online between May 17-22.
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