Daniel McConnell: Labour's hard work still not resonating with the public 

Labour finds itself stuck on 4% in polls, and despite Alan Kelly's probing presence in the Dáil, doesn't seem to be connecting with a public it alienated during its time in government

Labour leader Alan Kelly has brought a sharper edge to the party, particularly in the Dáil, and also on the social agenda. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The shockwaves from last weekend’s Red C opinion poll largely centred on the disastrous 11% poll rating for Fianna Fáil.

Were such a result to be replicated on polling day at a general election, the party would be reduced to somewhere between 14 and 18 seats.