President Michael D Higgins is the overwhelming favourite to win this month’s Presidential Election according to a latest poll.
According to the Paddy Power/Red C poll, President Higgins is the clear front runner to win the election on October 26th.
The poll which was conducted between October 3rd and 10th, shows that President Higgins has a 70% in public support.
President Higgins is placed well ahead of the next candidate Sean Gallagher who has 14%, whilst Senator Joan Freeman has 6%.
The poll also revealed that Liadh Ni Riada of Sinn Fein has 5% in support, whilst Dragon’s Den star Gavin Duffy is close behind on 4%.
Meanwhile Peter Casey is bottom of the list with 1% in support.