A new poll shows Sinn Fein retains a massive lead over its rivals.
The latest Behaviour and Attitudes survey for the Sunday Times shows support for the party is at 34 per cent.
This was well ahead of second placed Fianna Fail at 23 per cent, and Fine Gael in third at 20 per cent.
Support is at 5 per cent for both the Green and Labour parties.
The Social Democrats is at 2 per cent, Solidarity-People Before Profit is at 1 per cent, while support for independents is at 9 per cent.
