Fianna Fáil has maintained its position at 21pc in the latest poll, despite the slight fall in support for Fine Gael, now at 20pc. This marks the lowest support for Fine Gael since Simon Harris became leader last year. In contrast, Sinn Féin has shown an upward trend, gaining 2pc to also settle at 20pc, indicating a changing landscape in Irish politics as parties gear up for the upcoming general elections.
The ongoing decline in Fine Gael support signals significant challenges for the party, with a string of poor polls revealing a 4pc drop in one and 6pc in another, signalling a worrying trend ahead of the election. The controversies surrounding the party’s leadership and internal issues have overshadowed its campaign efforts, leaving voters questioning its ability to deliver.
In a head-to-head ballot scenario, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are tied with 21pc, whereas Sinn Féin lags slightly behind at 19pc. However, the small margin of error at 3pc complicates the prediction of the election outcome, emphasizing the competitiveness of these parties as they vie for voter support in the critical days leading up to the election.
Independent candidates are also making their presence felt, with 14pc of respondents indicating their first-preference votes would go to Independents. This suggests a significant portion of the electorate remains open to alternatives outside of the traditional party structures, and it might alter the usual voting patterns in the upcoming election.
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