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New opinion poll shows increased support for Government parties

The latest opinion poll is good news for the Government. The survey, which will be published in t...
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18.00 14 Mar 2015


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New opinion poll shows increased support for Government parties

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18.00 14 Mar 2015


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The latest opinion poll is good news for the Government.

The survey, which will be published in tomorrow's Sunday Times shows that Fine Gael and Labour are becoming increasingly popular with the public.

Their leaders are also experiencing a surge in popularity.

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The Behaviour & Attitudes poll spoke to 959 adults in all 43 constituencies between Monday, March 2nd and last Wednesday night.

Support for the Government has risen six points to 35%, the highest it has been since December 2013.

Fine Gael has gained three points, bringing it to 27% - its highest rating in the last seven polls.

Labour is back up to the 9% it was at before dropping to its all-time low of 5% last December.

Fianna Fáil is unchanged at 18%, but Sinn Féin is down to 19% from 22%.

The Green Party has now 3% support, while Independents/Others have 24%

Micheal Martin is still the country's most popular party leader at 38%, dropping just one point since December. He is now just a point ahead of Joan Burton and Gerry Adams, who are both at 37%.

Enda Kenny's popularity as Taoiseach has grown from 28% last December to 32%.


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