Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin look set to win seats in each of the three European Parliament constituencies, with the two largest Coalition parties challenging for two seats in Midlands-North-West, according to Irish Times/Ipsos B&A polling. Many anti-migrant or far-right candidates are attracting just 1 or 2 per cent support, with many showing at less than 1 per cent, the polls show. Barry Cowen of Fianna Fáil is on 10 per cent and his party colleague Lisa Chambers is on 9 per cent. Michelle Gildernew of Sinn Féin is polling at 8 per cent, while Independent Ireland’s Ciarán Mullooly is on 7 per cent. The former Deliveroo cyclist who rescued a child during a knife attack in Dublin last year, Caio Benicio, is running for Fianna Fáil in the local elections.

Source: The Irish Times May 18, 2024 16:50 UTC