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New opinion poll shows significant jump in support for Sinn Féin

The poll was conducted during the period of the National Children’s Hospital controversy.

A NEW OPINION poll conducted by RED C for the Sunday Business Post has shown a significant increase in the level of support for Sinn Féin. 

The party gained five percentage points and now stands at 18% support nationwide.

Multiple controversies have seen Fine Gael drop one to 31% while Fianna Fáíl are up two to 24%.

The biggest losers, according to the poll, are the Independent Alliance which has seen its supports drop from five to two percentage points. 

The other results are: 

  • Labour: 5 (-1)
  • SocDems: 2 (-)
  • Greens: 2 (-)
  • Solidarity/People Before Profit: 1% (-)
  • Renua: Less than 1%
  • Aontú: Less than 1%

The poll was conducted during the period of the National Children’s Hospital controversy. Red C telephoned 1,000 people for their preferences. There is a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.

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