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Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin Peter Morrison AP/Press Association Images

Fianna Fáil is the most popular party in the country

Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have both lost ground.

FIANNA FÁIL IS the most popular political party in the country, according to the latest opinion poll.

Today’s Sunday Business Post/Red C poll shows both Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have lost ground.

Here’s a breakdown of each party or group’s support:

  • Fianna Fáil: 27% (+3)
  • Fine Gael: 24% (–1)
  • Sinn Féin: 14% (-2)
  • Independents: 14% (+2)
  • Labour: 5% (no change)
  • AAA-PBP: 4% (-1)
  • Social Democrats: 4% (no change)
  • Green Party: 4% (+1)
  • Independent Alliance: 3% (-1)
  • Renua: 1% (+1)

The poll of over 1,000 adults was taken from Monday to Friday.

People were also asked if they think Ireland needs a dedicated Brexit minister, with seven in 10 thinking we do.

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