Sinn Féin now lies in joint first place with Fianna Fáil in terms of party support as Fine Gael has slipped back, a dramatic new opinion poll reveals. It is the first time ever that Sinn Féin has been on the highest vote share in a Red C poll. The party was only ever ahead of Fine Gael once before. As the campaign has entered the final week, the continued swing to Sinn Féin is significant as undecided voters make up their mind as to who to vote for. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are both going to likely intensify their warnings about the “risk” of Sinn Féin’s manifesto promises, in the hope of attracting voters who do not want Sinn Féin in government.

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2020 07:03 UTC