There is mixed news for the Government in the latest opinion poll - with Labour up, and Fine Gael down.

The Red C poll, commissioned by Paddy Power, shows Labour support at 9% - up two points in a week - but Fine Gael are down 3 to 28%.

They now hold an eight-point lead over Fianna Fáil, which is up 1 to 20%, while Sinn Féin are unchanged on 18%.

There is also a slight rise in support for independent candidates, who are on 19%.