Exciting news in the world of Irish politics as a recent opinion poll indicates a shift in support towards Sinn Féin and independents, while Fine Gael sees a decrease in popularity.
The latest Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks poll reveals that Sinn Féin’s support has increased to 29%, a significant three-point jump. Meanwhile, Fine Gael has slipped to 19%, down by two points. Fianna Fáil remains steady at 16%, with no change in their numbers.
Other party standings from the poll include the Social Democrats at 6%, the Green Party at 4%, Aontú at 3%, and the Labour Party and Solidarity/People Before Profit at 3% and 2%, respectively, all showing no change in their figures.
Notably, independents have seen a rise in support, now standing at 19%, reflecting a positive trend from the previous poll.
The survey was conducted among 1,316 individuals between 2 May and 3 May, with a margin of error of 2.8%. These results highlight the dynamic landscape of Irish politics and the shifting preferences of the electorate.