A new opinion poll suggests a slump in support for Sinn Féin with the party down four points since the previous survey two months ago.
The Business Post Red C poll puts the party at 25%, down from 29% in the most recent poll at the end of November.
Support for Fine Gael was unchanged at 20% while Fianna Fáil has gained one point to 17%.
Independents are on 15%, up two points, while the Social Democrats are unchanged at 6%.
Support for Labour remains at 4% while the Green Party is also unchanged at 4%.
People Before Profit/Solidarity is unchanged at 3% while Aontú is up one point to 3%.
Others are unchanged at 3%.
Polling was carried out online between Friday 19 January and Wednesday 24 January when Red C surveyed 1,003 adults.
The margin of error is plus or minus 3%.
