THE CAMPAIGNS OF the seven men and women who are hoping to be the next President of Ireland continue with the election now in full swing.

The latest Ipsos/MRBI and Red C opinion polls show Labour’s Michael D Higgins remaining out in front with 23 per cent and 25 per cent respectively, while both polls registered a drop in support for Senator David Norris.

Meanwhile Sinn Féin-nominated Martin McGuinness polled third in both. The polls also suggested that independent candidate Seán Gallagher has gained ground, with the Ipsos/MRBI poll placing him second behind Higgins and ahead of McGuinness.

The Red C poll showed drops in support for each of Gay Mitchell, Dana and Mary Davis. The slightly earlier Ipsos/MRBI poll showed Mary Davis as unchanged at 12 per cent of support, while Mitchell fell from 12 to 9 per cent and Dana came seventh on 6 per cent.

With just 16 days left until polling on 27 October, we’re asking which of the candidates would have your vote, if you were to vote today?

