A new opinion poll has found that almost half of Irish voters would be happy to see Sinn Féin in coalition government following the IRA's announcement that it was giving up its armed struggle.
However, the Sunday Business Post/ Red C poll also found that 50% of those questioned said they do not believe that IRA members will give up all criminal activity.
The survey of 1,000 people found that almost four out of every ten were more likely to vote Sinn Féin following last month's IRA statement.
45% of voters said they would be happy to see Sinn Féin serving in a coalition government, compared with just 20% in a poll taken in March.
