Latest poll shows swell in support for Fine Gael as Sinn Féin slumps

Fine Gael is sitting at 24% according to the latest poll, with Sinn Féin seeing a nine-point drop to 18% 

(left to right) Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Taoiseach Simon Harris, both of whom have seen party support rise, according to the latest poll.

There has been an increase in support for the two main coalition parties - but Sinn Féin is facing a sharp downturn, a new opinion poll shows.

The latest Sunday Times opinion poll shows that Fine Gael has increased its support by five points, rising to 24% compared to the previous poll in May.