Political Poll

The new Irish electoral landscape

The overall first preference share figures in todays poll suggest a relatively stable electorate over the past few months. However, the electorate now is very different that seen even two…

Political Poll

Government parties make new year gains

Following several months of declines in support for both the government parties, this weekends poll will provide welcome news for both Fine Gael and Labour. Both parties see a 3%…

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Same sex referendum could still be lost

Despite a number of polls suggesting that voters will support the referendum for Same Sex Marriage equality, and the seemingly universal support for the measure among the political parties, there…

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Government regain some lost ground

Fine Gael and Labour both make gains post Christmas break, with Fine Gael up 3% after several months on declines in the polls and Labour up 2%. However the government…

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Lack of perceived benefit from economic growth hurting government parties

Another poll, another decline in support for the government. While water charges have most certainly been a catalyst for upset, it is apparent from this poll that the disconnect between…

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A watershed for Fine Gael?

Having seen support fall last month against despite delivering the first non-austerity budget in years, Fine Gael were left wondering just how bad the water charge issue would affect the…

Political Poll

Water charges negate benefits of positive budget

Question: How do you spoil the positive impact of the first non-austerity budget in years? Answer: Start the process of charging people for water at pretty much the same time,…

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Early signals that recovering economy could benefit government parties

The first poll after the summer recess, suggests that a good summer, from both a weather and an economic narrative point of view, has benefited the government parties. Fine Gael…

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