There's been a slight improvement in the number of people satisfied with the coalition's performance - but almost three quarters of people remain unhappy with the Government.

A new opinion poll just out shows losses in support for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and gains for Sinn Féin.

The Milward Brown survey for the Sunday Independent shows Fianna Fáil remaining the most popular party on 26% - down a point on a month ago.

Fine Gael also goes down a point to 23%.

Sinn Féin goes up three points to 19%, Labour's unchanged on 12, with independents and others also staying steady on 18.

19% are satisfied with the coalition's performance - up two from a month ago, but 73% are dissatisfied.

And just 14% believe Labour should continue to support current government policy.

There are slight improvements for the satisfaction ratings of all party leaders but two thirds remain unhappy with the Taoiseach and Tanaiste.

On abortion, 53% support the inclusion of the threat of suicide in the legislation - down from 58% a month ago.