Approximately 31% of participants in the Election 2024 Exit Poll express a desire for a coalition between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to lead the next government, reports RTE.
Following this, 22% prefer a coalition led by Sinn Féin that does not involve either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.
Among those who voted for Fianna Fáil, 56% support an FF-FG coalition, whereas 65% of Fine Gael voters feel the same way.
Other coalition options were suggested as follows:
7% indicated a preference for a coalition between Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, reports RTE.
9% chose a coalition of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and Independents,
and another 9% favored a coalition involving Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and one or more smaller parties.
Around 21% of respondents selected ‘something else,’ while 1% did not provide a response.
Supporters of Fianna Fáil showed a clear preference, with 56% wanting a coalition with Fine Gael, reports RTE.
Of this group, 13% expressed interest in including Independents, while 9% preferred smaller parties in lieu of Independents. Another 9% indicated a preference for a coalition with Sinn Féin.
This trend also appeared among Fine Gael supporters, with 65% wanting a coalition with Fianna Fáil, 11% open to including Independents, 10% favoring smaller parties instead, and 2% preferring a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition that excludes Fine Gael, reports RTE.
Among Sinn Féin supporters, 67% favor a Sinn Féin-led coalition that excludes the two other largest parties, while 12% are open to a coalition with Fianna Fáil.
Supporters of the Green Party in the Exit Poll showed a preference for a government comprising Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and smaller parties (29%) over one led by Sinn Féin (10%).
Labour supporters are divided on the issue, with 13% each favoring a coalition of FF-FG-smaller parties and a Sinn Féin-led government, reports RTE.
Voters who identify with the Social Democrats clearly prefer a coalition of Sinn Féin and smaller parties (32%) over a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and smaller parties (15%).
When looking at the general population, preferences vary widely by age group.
For individuals aged 18-24, the most favored option is a Sinn Féin-led coalition that does not include Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael, garnering 31% support, followed by a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition at 18%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-Independents coalition at 8%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-smaller parties coalition at 8%, and a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition at 5%, reports RTE.
In the 25-34 age bracket, a Sinn Féin-led coalition without the two major parties is the most popular, receiving 43%, with a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition at 11%, a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition at 8%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-smaller parties coalition at 7%, and a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-Independents coalition at 3%.
For those aged 35-49, the preferred choice shifts to a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition at 24%, followed closely by a Sinn Féin-led coalition without the two other major parties at 23%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-smaller parties coalition at 11%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-Independents coalition at 10%, and a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition at 5%, reports RTE.
Among individuals aged 50-64, the most popular option is a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition at 37%, with a Sinn Féin-led coalition that excludes the other two parties at 16%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-Independents coalition at 12%, a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-smaller parties coalition at 8%, and a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition at 7%.
Lastly, among those aged 65 and over, 51% favor a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition, while 12% prefer a Sinn Féin-led coalition that does not include the other two largest parties, reports RTE.
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