Sinn Féin Rides Poll Lead as Budget Tensions and Neutrality Crisis Loom

Sinn Féin has overtaken Fine Gael to become the most popular party in Ireland, hitting 21% in the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll—a two-point lead over Fine Gael's 19%. Fianna Fáil sits at 17%, while Aontú reached a record 8%. The poll reveals 63% of voters disapprove of the government's performance, with the cost of living (47%) and housing (42%) topping voter concerns as Budget 2027 approaches.

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