MICHAEL D.HIGGINS SATISFIED WITH PRESIDENTIAL POLL

Date Published: 25-Sep-2011

Galway presidential hopeful Michael D. Higgins say's he's satisfied with the latest opinion poll which reveals strong support for his bid for the Aras.

Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, the Labour party candidate says he's pleased support is holding up and is happy with early transfer indications.

The Sunday business post five-person ballot, with confirmed candidates reveals Labour's Michael D Higgins on top with 27% of the vote.However, a second ballot with added names reveals David Norris is in the lead with 21 percent, followed closely by Michael D.Higgins on 18 percent, and Martin McGuinness in third with 16 percent.

Mary Davis and Gay Mitchell are tied in fourth place with 13 percent, Sean Gallagher is in fifth with 11 percent.

Claregalway resident Dana Rosemary Scallon is trailing the field with 6 percent of the vote.

With such a crowded field, transfers from other candidates will play a pivotal role in deciding who wins this election.