A majority of people say they haven't seen any improvement themselves from the economic recovery.

A Red C survey in the Sunday Business Post also shows that 28 percent of people are struggling to make ends meet, while 14 percent say their situation is desperate.

The poll also reveals gains in support for Sinn Fein and the Independents, while Fine Gael remains stable.

Fianna Fail has dropped three points down to 18 percent

Labour is also down by a further four points to 7 per cent.

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams says the Government hasn't handled austerity fairly: