A new opinion poll shows public opinion evenly divided on George Lee's decision to resign from politics and from Fine Gael.
The Millward Brown IMS poll in today's Sunday Independent also shows that half of those surveyed do not believe Enda Kenny will lead Fine Gael into the next election.
Initial reaction to Mr Lee's shock resignation indicated overwhelming support for his decision - this poll, taken on Wednesday and Thursday, shows opinion evenly divided.
1,000 voters were questioned for the newspaper poll; 45% thought Mr Lee was right to resign when he did, 43% said he was wrong and 13% had no opinion.
A clear majority of 58% think he should be allowed to return to work in RTÉ, while just 27% thought he should set up a new political party.
Voters were not asked if they wanted Mr Kenny to lead Fine Gael into the next election, however they were asked if they thought he would do so – 38% say he will, 49% believe he will not.
Richard Bruton is the clear favourite to succeed him if he does stand down.
