A vibrant and lively AGM of North Tipperary Young Fine Gael (YFG) took place last Friday night in Phelan’s Market House, Roscrea where it was passionately agreed that a young person is “doing the most patriotic thing you can do by joining a political party”. Deputy Noel Coonan and Sean Kelly MEP addressed the gathering which was a massive success with many delegates from across the county present.
The meeting was arranged by Roscrea-man Bernard Ahern, new Chairperson of North Tipp YFG and Toomevara-lady Una Ryan, Secretary of the strong youth movement. A new committee was elected on the night and the branch set out its priorities for the year ahead. It will launch a recruitment campaign in the county to encourage young people in Tipperary to get involved in Ireland’s largest and most vibrant political party.
The branch will also be campaigning Fine Gael policies to show people that FG can provide a credible, alternative government to the current disastrous Fianna Fáil-led coalition. Stephen Behan, Vice President of YFG, passionately explained that: “Politics is about policy and Fine Gael, unlike Labour, has economic principals that will change the country.” Stephen explained how these policies are clearly laid out in the party’s Policy Guide – Edition 1.
Addressing the group, Deputy Coonan said: “It’s nice to see so many young and eager people here tonight. Your future is being formed and shaped by politics and there’s no denying it will impact on your life for example with the reintroduction of college fees and you have the right to question Government in relation to decisions it makes.
“As you well know, Fine Gael is the only party that will pull us out of the black hole of unemployment, erase draconian cuts to respite services imposed by this heartless Government and give the farming community the acknowledgement it deserves as our most strong and vibrant sector.”
Sean Kelly MEP chaired the well-attended meeting emphasising that “Fine Gael has its eyes set on power and having young people supporting you is critical to that.” The MEP also noted that Fianna Fáil has become complacent and been in power too long, mentioning in particular the FAS and bank scandals.
Local Councillors Denis Ryan and Pauline Coonan were also present and joined in the energetic discussion. Cllr. Coonan said experience has shown that “It’s very important you don’t lose your integrity in politics and that you are always true to people.” The North Tipp Cllr also pointed out that Fine Gael is thriving in North Tipperary and Deputy Coonan’s three constituency offices attract numerous people not only from the constituency but also from Laois and Offaly, which is helping to build a very strong representation for the party.
Cllr. Ryan said: “I have no doubt, with the calibre of young people here tonight, that this group will go from strength to strength. There has never been a better time to get involved in Fine Gael and we will be in Government after the next election.”
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