Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
THE COUNTRY’S TWO government parties have fallen significantly in the most recent poll, with Fine Gael now at its lowest point since 2003.
The latest Irish Times MRBI poll found just 16% of people would vote for Fine Gael if an election were held to tomorrow, putting them down three points since the last Irish Times poll in October, and only 5% would vote Labour.
Sinn Féin is again the most popular party in the country according to this poll, as 17% of people said they would vote for them, though the party has fallen slightly since the October poll. The Maíria Cahill controversy does not appear to have damaged party popularity much but leader Gerry Adam’s own rating dropped 11 points. Despite that, he is still the most popular party leader.
As for Fianna Fáil, which is now starting picking election candidates, 16% would favour them on the ballot paper.
The rising popularity of the independents and others continues to soar at a considerable 25% while 22% of people said they were undecided. The poll found more than one third who said they would choose independents and others would do so because they did not trust the established parties.
The Taoiseach’s own satisfaction rating also took a dive, seven points to 19%, making him the least popular party leader in the Dáil right now.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Great age. Left a legacy. RIP
Superhero
Weird thing is, he will still make cameos in every marvel film for the next 100 years.
@Shawn O’Ceallaghan: yeah. I was reading a week or two ago that he’s already filmed a lot of cameos in advance due to his age.
@Damien Hawe: haha I was wondering if that would spell the end of the cameos..guess not..
@Shawn O’Ceallaghan: I’m so happy about this
Ah no. Loved Stan and all his amazing work. RIP
I’ve known the name Stan Lee probably since I was five. Created inspired characters, deserved all the success he got. RIP
Excelsior .
I’m 43 years old & am saddened to read this. Marvel comics were such a huge part of my childhood & being able to share them & the movies with my children has been a source of great joy to me. Thank you for the memories Stan Lee. R.I.P.
R. I. P. Never really was interested in comics.. And the only marvel movie I’ve enjoyed or cared for spiderman. Superb age to live to and he’s made millions of people very happy with his work.
@Acedeuce: loved Rogue Trooper as a kid from the comic 2000 AD
Gibbons and Finley Day were inspired by Lee
Huge loss of an icon
@Quentin Moriarty: great comic
@Seamus Mac: Galaxy’s greatest
Absolutely legendary marvel Stan Lee Rest In Peace & Good age 95
I’m sure nothing made him happier than to see his creations come to life, to a worldwide audience over the last decade with the Marvel cinematic universe. RIP Stan Lee
A sad day. RIP Stan.
With great power comes great responsibility………RIP Stan Lee
Sheldon will be saddened!
Ah no… :( RIP
RIP Stan Lee. Thanks for everything. Excelsior
Okay, so he made a decent knife….but what else did he do?
Thank you for all the amazing characters and stories. RIP
A real Legend.
The World would be a much duller place without the Genius of Stan Lee, he has entertained the planet for decades…
Rest in Peace Stan Lee… Excelsior…
May he rest in peace.
Rest in peace. Legend. What a life
Eternal Excelsior in peace.
Legendary creator he will be missed so much excelsior Stan
xmen was about the emerging gay culture stan was about acceptance wya before his time
The geeks legend, idol, superhero & GOD will be devastated. RIP thanks for the entertainment
RIP
Excelsior!!!!!!!!
Legend.
Ah no, poor Stan, what a great legacy left behind!! He’ll be missed!!
Sad, he was a big part of my childhood, I still try and uphold some of the ideals his heroes did.
Live long in prosper. RIP
Oh my god
Excelsior
RIP
A great man, brought low by his nearest and dearest.
Hope he’s silver surfin with Spiderman and the fkin Hulk!!!
have your say