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Gerry Adams, Sinn Féin leader. Press Association Images
Back In The Game
Sinn Féin gain in the polls following collapse in Government support
The Millward Brown poll for the Sunday Independent sees a drop in support for Fine Gael and Labour.
THERE IS BAD news today for coalition parties as the latest political opinion poll results shows a collapse in Government support.
The poll, commissioned by The Sunday Independent and carried out by Millward Brown, shows a significant fall-off in support for Fine Gael and Labour.
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However, Sinn Féin sees a surge in its popularity, up six points to 22 per cent.
Here’s how those numbers are looking:
- Fine Gael: 27 per cent (down three)
- Fianna Fáil: 21 per cent (down five)
- Sinn Féin: 22 per cent (up six)
- Labour: 8 per cent (down 4)
- Independent and others: 22 per cent (up 6)
- Undecided: 35 per cent
976 people were questioned across the country for the Sunday Independent poll, which was conducted between 19 – 28 February, during the period of the recent controversies involving the gardaí, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) and Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.
Originally published 18.00pm
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