14/06/2013

Poll Shows Fianna Fáil Remain Most Popular Party

An Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll has revealed that Fianna Fáil remains the most popular party in Ireland, holding on to the number 1 spot since February.

The same poll also shows that Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is the most popular party leader.

The poll asked who people would vote for tomorrow if an election was called, the results showed:

• Fianna Fáil – 26%, no change

• Fine Gael – 24%, down one point

• Sinn Féin – 21%, up three

• Labour – 9%, down one

• Green Party – 2%, up one

• Independents/Others – 18%, down two

(MH/CD)

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