Fine Gael's lead over Fianna Fail in latest opinion poll
The party has stretched the lead to eight points
Fine Gael's support has risen by five to 33% in the Behaviour and Attitudes survey for the Sunday Times - with Fianna Fail dropping four to 25%.
Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin is still the most popular leader at 53% but Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has closed the gap - climbing up six points to 49%.
Sunday Times' Political Editor Stephen O'Brien says it's good reading for the government party.
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