Labour are adamant they are not going to be wiped out in the next general election - in spite of a new opinion poll that shows the party is stuck on 7%, despite its input into the budget.

However Fine Gael's star is on the rise - today's Millward Brown survey for the Sunday Independent shows they've gained five points bringing their support to 29%.

However Minister Aodhán O'Ríordán says Labour's record in Government will ensure they'll hold up at the polls: