People and Politics by Patrick Roberts

'Hidden surge' could lead to single party Fine Gael Irish government says new poll

Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 at 06:15 AM

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A single party Fine Gael government led by Enda Kenny is a real possibility according to a new opinion poll in the Sunday Independent newspaper.

The poll was taken in eight key constituencies across Ireland and took into account individual candidates in those constituencies.

The newspaper claimed there is a “hidden surge” to Fine Gael in all those constituencies, which if reflected across the country, could lead to a one party government.

If so it would be the first single party Fine Gael government since 1927.

Generally, Irish election polls take the party's strengths across the country and do not measure individual races where local personalities come into play.

However, the Sunday Independent poll revealed that Fine Gael candidates on an individual basis are far more popular than those of other parties and under Ireland’s complicated electoral system that could pay off with a huge bonus in extra seats as they will bring in far more running mates.

Under the new poll Fine Gael would have 42 per cent, Fianna Fail 24 per cent and Labor 17 per cent with Sinn Fein at 13 per cent.

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kickstar | Feb 15, 2011, 02:51 PM EST

'greensod' If Sinn Fein is Irelands only hope We better shut the doors and call it quits. That said, they would be head and shoulders better than the rottenshites we have booted out. But how do you square up voting for a party who up until recently were sanctioning executions bank robbery and kneecappings.???

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teddyboy | Feb 15, 2011, 09:27 AM EST

Yes, do agree with the above comments Sinn Fein should get more votes and so far they seem to be the most honest of them all,,and a change is always good,, do wish I was home to vote for them,,

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greensod | Feb 06, 2011, 11:39 PM EST

At this point in time,Sinn Fein is Irelands only hope.I think we have seen quite enough of all the others.You always get,what you always get,when you always do, what you always do.Now do the right thing vote, Sinn Fein,so we get it right.

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Goosey68 | Feb 06, 2011, 04:33 PM EST

If I was back in Ireland I'd be giving my vote to Sinn Fein. We need a whole new change and clearing of the good ole boys from power!

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mamaginnty | Feb 06, 2011, 12:45 PM EST

Whatever party gets in I hope sinn fein get a few more seats, they are the only ones who will come right out and tell the people what the others are doing or going to do. Sinn Fein are a young party and need more seats, I am not afraid to say I am giving my no.1 vote to S.F.

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