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General Election: Main parties tied in dramatic poll on campaign's final day

The final poll of the campaign shows just a single percentage point separating Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin.
Sean Defoe
Sean Defoe

06.00 28 Nov 2024


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General Election: Main parties...

General Election: Main parties tied in dramatic poll on campaign's final day

Sean Defoe
Sean Defoe

06.00 28 Nov 2024


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Today is the last full day of campaigning in the General Election and the three main parties are neck and neck across the country.

The final poll of the campaign shows just a single percentage point separating Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin - a result within the margin of error. 

Fianna Fáil is ahead on 21% in this poll, while Fine Gael is down two to 20% and Sinn Féin are up 2%, also to 20%.

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494RTE Prime Time Election Debate_90717707 Micheál Martin with Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and Fine Gael's Simon Harris. Photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

It is a different tale when you look at transfers however - Fianna Fáil attracting 21% of second preferences, with Fine Gael on 17% and Sinn Féin on 13%. 

That makes it seem like Micheál Martin may be the favourite to be the next Taoiseach - with transfer battles likely to be key. 

Independent Ireland, the Greens, Labour and Aontú are all level at 4%, while the Soc Dems are slightly ahead at 6%. 

The survey of 1,004 people by Red C for the Business post took place between November 20th and 26th.

What it means is there will be long, nail biting counts over the weekend as candidates across the country battle it out on the road to the Dáil.

Main images shows the three main party leaders. Picture by: RollingNews.ie 


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