Criticism has had little effect as Sinn Fein’s popularity on the increase​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​�

Despite their recent troubles Sinn Fein's popularity shows no signs of declining, with the party on course to emerge triumphant following next year's Assembly election.