Fine Gael Falls to Record Low in New Red C Poll as Irish Politics Splits

Published 2026-10-25

Fine Gael has suffered its lowest ever support in a new opinion poll carried out by Red C, according to the Business Post. The party has fallen three points to 15 per cent, which is its worst result since Red C began polling. The survey was taken after the budget, a time when the government's decisions on spending and taxes are often closely watched by voters.

Fine Gael is the biggest loser in the poll, but the result also shows that the parties in government are not doing well overall. Fianna Fáil, the other main party in the coalition, rose by one point. The change is small, but it shows that voters are moving between parties rather than staying with the ones they have supported for many years.

The poll also reflects a wider trend in Irish politics. Support is spread across more parties and independent candidates than in the past, so it is becoming harder for any single party to win a large share of the vote. This makes it more difficult to form stable governments and may make future elections less predictable.

It is not yet clear how these results will affect the government's plans or the next general election. Opinion polls show how people feel at one moment, and support can change quickly. However, the latest figures show that the political situation in Ireland is changing, and many voters are looking for new options.

Sources: Business Post

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