# Fine Gael National Conference

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# Fine Gael

Taoiseach promises income tax cuts and rules out entering government with Sinn Féin

The Taoiseach also used his speech to take a pop at Fianna Fáil.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 8:15 PM

# Brexit

If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney

The man tipped to be the next EC president says the UK is ‘infecting’ Europe’s decision-making process..

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Mar 23rd 2019, 7:11 PM

# LONDON MARCH

Plans to avoid a hard border in a no-deal scenario are 'very rough', says Varadkar

Thousands of protesters are due to march on London today demanding a second Brexit referendum.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 6:31 PM

# Brexit

Donaldson says Ireland should join the Commonwealth, Coveney says it's not on the table

It had been thought that the DUP were softening their stance towards the draft Brexit deal – until yesterday’s statement.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 5:20 PM

# St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach says he doesn't want to be associated with actions of Conor McGregor

This time last week, Varadkar was somewhat overshadowed at the Chicago St Patrick’s Day parade.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 12:49 PM

# Simon Coveney

EU Commission, Ireland and the UK 'have thought about' border issue, but no formal discussions

Coveney says whether there is a deal or no-deal, the way to resolve the border issue will be some form of regulatory alignment.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 8:21 PM

# Fine Gael National Conference

Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford

‘Let’s take Ireland forward together’ is the theme of the Fine Gael’s National Spring conference, which kicks off today in Wexford.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 6:00 AM

# Analysis

Why Enda is no longer falling over flower pots when it comes to same-sex marriage

Analysis: The Taoiseach delivered a strong backing for a Yes vote in the same-sex marriage referendum on Saturday night.

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Feb 23rd 2015, 12:00 PM

# the homecoming

Here are 8 things we learned at Enda's big homecoming shindig

The biggest party in the country gathered in the Taoiseach’s constituency this weekend and we learned a lot.

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Feb 22nd 2015, 11:00 AM

# Same-Sex Marriage

Enda: "It’s about your right to say two small words, made up of three simple letters – I DO"

The Taoiseach delivered his keynote address to the Fine Gael faithful in Castlebar tonight, and gave his strongest backing yet for the referendum.

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Feb 22nd 2015, 8:00 AM

# Water Charges

Some protesters gathered outside the Fine Gael conference - and a journalist was asked to leave

Around 170 people have turned up outside the Royal Theatre in Castlebar.

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Feb 21st 2015, 2:33 PM

# The audacity of nope

We spotted this quite bizarre Enda Kenny poster in Castlebar last night

Grotesque, Unbelievable, Bizarre and Unprecedented.

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Feb 21st 2015, 11:32 AM

# National address

‘You know something, there’s a change happening’: Kenny confirms bailout exit in December

Enda Kenny was speaking at the Fine Gael national conference in Limerick tonight where he also outlined plans to extend the franchise for Seanad elections.

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Oct 12th 2013, 9:20 PM

# the gathering

In pictures: Day two of the Fine Gael national conference

Not much happening in Limerick but delegates are having a great laugh by the looks of it.

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Oct 12th 2013, 5:06 PM

# Budget 2014

WATCH: Taoiseach says 'there will be some good news in the Budget'

But there’s still work to do, Enda Kenny told the media at the Fine Gael national conference in Limerick today.

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Oct 12th 2013, 3:42 PM

# Fine Gael conference

Leo Varadkar: 'There is only one reform party in Ireland and its name is Fine Gael'

In a strongly-worded speech to delegates at the Fine Gael national conference, Varadkar appeared to hit out at the Reform Alliance of former Fine Gael parliamentary party members.

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Oct 12th 2013, 1:55 PM

# Fine Gael conference

Noonan on Budget 2014: ‘You’ll be astounded at all the good news I’ll be announcing’

The Finance Minister has told delegates at the Fine Gael national conference that the Budget on Tuesday is going to “reasonably tough”.

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Oct 12th 2013, 1:10 PM

# Crowds gather

Anti-austerity and pro-life protests expected as Fine Gael conference begins

Thousands of Fine Gael delegates are gathering in Limerick today as the two-day national conference gets under way.

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Oct 11th 2013, 6:15 AM