General election 2024: How has party popularity fluctuated over time?

Eva Osborne

The next general election will be held on November 29th.

Now, three weeks of campaigning will follow before voters head to the polls.

The popularity of the main political parties has fluctuated quite a bit in recent months, with Sinn Féin in particular feeling the impact of its recent controversies.

So, who is currently the most popular party as we head into the general election campaign?

Fine Gael leads the way, followed by Fianna Fáil, Independents, and Sinn Féin.

Here is how the general election results have played out and changed since 1992:

Sinn Féin has seen a massive surge in popularity overall, as Fine Gael has fallen from its 2011 peak.

If the general election were to be held today, who would win it?

This poll shows Sinn Féin losing its lead over rival parties:

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