The Government parties have risen in the opinion polls following the passing of the Marriage Referendum.
A Red C survey in today's Sunday Business Post shows that between them, the Coalition parties have jumped 5 points.
The poll of just over 1,000 adults was taken between Monday and Wednesday, and the feel-good factor of last weekend’s referendum victory appears to have benefited both Fine Gael and Labour.
Fine Gael is up 3 points to 28% - its highest support levels in eight months. Labour is up 2 points to 10% - level with the highest rating Joan Burton has managed since taking over.
Fianna Fáil remains unchanged on 19% - despite the poll coming in the aftermath of Averil Power’s resignation - while Sinn Féín are down 1 point to 21%.
The Greens also gain two points to 3%, while Renua are unchanged on 1%.
Support for Independents is now on 18%, down six points in just five weeks.
Political Editor of the Sunday Business Post Pat Leahy says the Government parties appear to have reaped the rewards of the passing of the Marriage Referendum:
