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FG most trusted on economy, poll finds

FINE Gael is winning the general election on the back of being the most trusted party to manage the public finances and reduce the deficit, a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown Lansdowne poll reveals.

Majority oppose FG plan to make Irish optional

By John Walshe Education Editor

FINE Gael's plan to make Irish optional in the Leaving Certificate has split voters as well as the political parties.

More than six in 10 now want same-sex marriage legalised

By Shane Hickey

THE majority of people want gay marriage to be legalised.

Farmers flocking to Fine Gael

By Aideen Sheehan

FARMERS are joining the exodus of Fianna Fail voters who are flocking to Fine Gael.

Voters favour Fine Gael-led coalition with Labour Party

By Fionnan Sheahan Political Editor

A FINE Gael-led coalition with the Labour Party is still the most preferred option of voters, a new Irish Independent /Millward Brown Lansdowne poll reveals.

Voters want bailout renegotiated

By Shane Doran and Sarah Collins

FOUR in five voters want the next government to renegotiate the IMF/EU bailout -- but less than half think it will be able to successfully do this, an Irish Independent/Millward Brown Lansdowne poll reveals.

Four in 10 want medical card means-test relaxed

By Eilish O'Regan Health Correspondent

ALMOST four in 10 voters want the next government to relax the means test for medical cards, a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown Lansdowne poll reveals.

Many fear cuts in gardai willlead to more crime

By Tom Brady Security Editor

ALMOST three-in-four voters fear that the planned reduction in the number of gardai will result in an increase in crime.

Opinion divided over college fees

By John Walshe Education Editor

TWO-thirds of adults would support students either paying fees upfront in college or paying for their higher education when they graduate and start working.

Kenny to be next Taoiseach as FG majority in sight

By Fionnan Sheahan Political Editor

FINE Gael leader Enda Kenny is certain to become the next Taoiseach -- and he may even lead a single party government, according to today's Irish Independent/Millward Brown Lansdowne opinion poll.