Fine Gael is now in a five-point lead as the most popular political party in Ireland.
The latest Red C poll from the Business Post out today has the Taoiseach’s party at 23%, up 2% from the previous poll.
Sinn Féin has fallen two points to 18%, despite the publication of its housing plan last week.
Support for Fianna Fáil has fallen by a point, with Micheál Martin’s party now level with Sinn Féin at 18%.
Here’s where all the political parties rank:
- Fine Gael: 23% (+2%)
- Sinn Féin: 18% (-2%)
- Fianna Fáil: 18% (-1%)
- Independents: 15% (n/a)
- Social Democrats: 6% (+1%)
- Labour Party: 4% (+1%)
- Green Party: 4% (-1%)
- Independent Ireland: 4% (-1%)
- People Before Profit/Solidarity: 3% (n/a)
- Aontú: 4% (+1%)
Meanwhile, 65% of respondents feel the Government should use any windfall tax revenues for another winter cost of living package.
Only 19% feel the money should be used to save for future needs.
Voters clearly favour abolishing the USC, with 49% supporting its removal compared to just 22% who prefer raising the entry point for the higher tax rate.
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A strong majority of 60% oppose any relaxation of the pay cap for senior bank executives.
Only 18% support easing the cap, while the remainder were either neutral or unsure.
The poll interviewed a random sample of 1,004 people across the country between September 5th and 6th.
Main image: Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking at Government Buildings, 26-8-24. Image: Leon Farrell/© RollingNews.ie
