Support for Fine Gael is on the rise

FINE Gael’s support has risen to its highest level since before last year’s general election, a new poll shows.

The minority Government party recorded a 3% jump in approval rating and now sits at 30%.

Fianna Fail has also seen a two-point increase to a 26% share of voters, according to a poll by Red C and the Sunday Business Post.

In contrast, Sinn Fein’s rating has dropped by two points to 18%.

Support for Independent candidates is up 2% to 10% while support for Labour has fallen by a point to 5%.