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Michelle O'Neill (left) and leader Mary Lou McDonald. PA Wire/PA Images
On the Move
New opinion poll shows significant jump in support for Sinn Féin
The poll was conducted during the period of the National Children’s Hospital controversy.
A NEW OPINION poll conducted by RED C for the Sunday Business Post has shown a significant increase in the level of support for Sinn Féin.
The party gained five percentage points and now stands at 18% support nationwide.
Multiple controversies have seen Fine Gael drop one to 31% while Fianna Fáíl are up two to 24%.
The biggest losers, according to the poll, are the Independent Alliance which has seen its supports drop from five to two percentage points.
The other results are:
- Labour: 5 (-1)
- SocDems: 2 (-)
- Greens: 2 (-)
- Solidarity/People Before Profit: 1% (-)
- Renua: Less than 1%
- Aontú: Less than 1%
The poll was conducted during the period of the National Children’s Hospital controversy. Red C telephoned 1,000 people for their preferences. There is a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.
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