Fine Gael and Independent Ireland leading Galway by-election poll

Seán Kyne, a former junior minister, leads the poll on 17% followed by Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas on 16%

Fine Gael have elected Senator Seán Kyne to run in the upcoming by-election in Galway West/ Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Fine Gael senator Sean Kyne holds a narrow lead in Galway West's by-election according to an Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll of the constituency.

Mr Kyne, a former junior minister, leads the poll on 17% of first preferences, followed by Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas on 16% and Labour councillor Helen Ogbu on 12%.