Leo Varadkar has admitted it's been a bad summer for his party as Fine Gael slumps in the polls.
His satisfaction rating dropped significantly in a Sunday Times poll at the weekend while Sinn Féin has opened a clear gap as Ireland's most popular party.
Leo Varadkar enjoys only 39% support, according to The Sunday Times' survey.
It's the second lowest rating of the five main party leaders - with only the Greens' Eamon Ryan lower, on 34%.
Outpouring Of Love And Tributes to Musician Glen Hansard
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Wicklow Beaches To Host Kids Sea Safari Workshops In August
* Limited Spaces Remain *
Wildfire Battle Continues in France & Spain with Thousands of Holidays Cut Short
The most recent fires in the Wicklow Mountains are also the most significant of this summer, lasting over 10 days.
Wicklow Businesses Are Staying Competitive with Skills Training
Almost all businesses taking part in training were small and medium-sized enterprises.
Joy Unconfined As Wicklow Town's Shrine To Mayo Bears Fruit At Long Last!
May-O, May-O Maaaaayyyyyyyyyooooooo ....... ''Sam Maguire is coming home to Mayo'', and for one Rathdrum based homeowner, it's manna from heaven!
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Love Songs on the Coast
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