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Note on Schedule
Please Note:
The schedule of events for the 76 Fianna Fil Ard Fheis is outlined separately in your Ard Fheis
mailing and will also be available in the RDS throughout the event.
Please make sure to consult it for the most up-to-date time and location information.
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Leaders Welcome
Michel Martin TD
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Sen Dorgan
General Secretary
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Cr Fianna Fil
Cr Fhianna Fil
Fianna Fil is a National Movement. Its aims are:
(i)
To secure in peace and agreement the unity of Ireland and its people.
(ii)
To develop a distinctive national life in accordance with the diverse traditions and
ideals of the Irish people as part of a broader European culture, and to restore and
(iii) To guarantee religious and civil liberty, and equal rights, equal treatment and equal
(iv) To develop the resources and wealth of Ireland to their full potential, while making
them subservient to the needs and welfare of all the people of Ireland, so as to
To protect the natural environment and heritage of Ireland and to ensure a balance
(v)
between town and country and between the regions, and to maintain as many
(vi) To promote the family, and a wider sense of social responsibility, and to uphold the
rule of law in the interest of the welfare and safety of the public.
(vii) To maintain the status of Ireland as a sovereign State, as a full member of the
European Union and the United Nations, contributing to peace, disarmament and
(viii) To reform the laws and institutions of State, to make them efficient, humane, caring
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Email: join@fiannafail.ie
Phone: 01 6761551
Write to:
Membership Department,
Fianna Fil Headquarters,
65\66 Lower Mount Street.
Dublin 2
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Forbairt na Gaelige
Forbairt na Gaelige
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Wexford
Dara Calleary TD
Mayo
Niall Collins TD
Limerick County
Barry Cowen TD
Offaly
amon Cuv TD
Galway West
Timmy Dooley TD
Clare
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Sen Fleming TD
Laois
Colm Keaveney TD
Galway East
Billy Kelleher TD
Seamus Kirk TD
Louth
Michael P. Kitt TD
Galway East
Michel Martin TD
Spokesperson on Health
Tel: 021 450 2289
Email: billy.kelleher@oireachtas.ie
Office: 28a Ballyhooley Road, Dillons Cross, Co. Cork
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Charlie McConalogue TD
Donegal
Michael McGrath TD
John McGuinness TD
Carlow/Kilkenny
Spokesperson on Finance
Tel: 021 437 6699
Email: michael.mcgrath@oireachtas.ie
Office: Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Michael Moynihan TD
Sen Fearghal TD
Kildare South
Willie ODea TD
Limerick City
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Brendan Smith TD
Cavan/Monaghan
Robert Troy TD
Longford/Westmeath
Spokesperson on Children
Tel: 0044 933 0769
Email: robert.troy@oireachtas.ie
Office: Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Meath East
Senator
Mark Daly
Kerry
Senator
Terry Leyden
Roscommon/Galway
Senator
Marc MacSharry
Sligo/Leitrim
Spokesperson on Health
Tel: 086 267 4764
Email: marc.macsharry@oireachtas.ie
Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Senator
Paschal Mooney
Sligo/Leitrim
Senator
Brian Domhnaill
Donegal
Senator
Labhrs Murch
Tipperary
Senator
Darragh OBrien
Dublin Fingal
Senator
Denis ODonovan
Senator
Ned OSullivan
Kerry
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Senator
Averil Power
Senator
Mary White
Dublin Rathdown
Senator
Diarmuid Wilson
Cavan/Monaghan
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Ireland South
Michel Martin TD
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Chris Flood
Rich Howlin
Tony Kelly
Tony McCormack
Vinny McCormack
Parliamentary Party
Representatives
Michael Moynihan T.D.
Robert Troy T.D.
Sen O Fearghail T.D.
Senator Marc MacSharry
Senator Mary White
Senator Ned OSullivan
Senator Paschal Mooney
Senator Terry Leyden
Councillors Forum
Representatives
Cllr. Gerry Horkan
Cllr. Kenneth OFlynn
Cllr. Niamh Smyth
Cllr. Shane Cassells
gra Representatives
Barry Gillen
Eoin Neylon
Ian Woods
Jessica N Mhaolin
Mark Holt
Co-Options
Cllr. Kate Feeney
Donnacha Maguire
Kevin Burke
Kevin Byrne
Michael Freeman
Stephanie Murphy Penn
Honorary Life Members
David Andrews
Gerard Collins
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Conclusion
Fundraising is always challenging. This is
particularly so in these challenging times.
We want to extend our sincere thanks to
every member and supporter who give
their time and money to raise funds for
Fianna Fil. If you are in a position to
organise or host a fundraising event in your
area, please make contact with ourselves
or Annie Keegan or Darragh McShea in
Fianna Fil Headquarters. We appeal to
you to continue to make an effort to ensure
that Fianna Fil has the resources and
capacity to mount campaigns and fight
elections over the coming years. We can
only do this with your help.
Thank you for everything you continue to
do for Fianna Fil.
413,300
318,220
169,508
Cirde Fl (4%)
40,900
23,469
5,870
Total 971,267
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8,192.98
Offaly
5,480.27
Wexford
Galway East
3,793.60
Wicklow
Galway West
3,716.97
Meath West
3,076.90
Cavan
8,987.76
Westmeath
1,860.89
Leitrim
4,080.55
Longford
5,035.85
Roscommon/Galway E. 5,419.41
598.23
Sligo
Kildare North
30.00
520.00
Meath East
3,161.79
1,030.50
4,399.17
0.00
0.00
Cork East
4,014.37
Dublin Central
0.00
9,446.67
Dublin Fingal
0.00
0.00
Kerry
14,276.36
0.00
Limerick
19,077.94
Dublin Rathdown
0.00
Limerick City
0.00
Tipperary
15,384.88
0.00
Clare
15,255.20
Dublin West
0.00
Waterford
Dun Laoghaire
0.00
Monaghan
Kilkenny
Kildare South
Carlow
917.00
1,516.00
539.70
2,120.91
6,129.92
200.00
460.00
Laois
4,811.27
Louth
2,110.73
Total 169,508.39
413,300
Fianna Fil
Ard Fheis
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Voting Arrangements
Polling will commence at 10:00am and will close at 3:00pm on Saturday 25th April
2015. Please note that members wishing to vote will have to be within the voting
registration area not later than 3:00pm.
Voting by PRSTV:
Voting delegates shall vote in order of their preference in accordance with the rules of
the PR single transferable vote system (Electoral Act 1992).
Delegates may vote for any number of candidates by placing their preference vote
1,2,3,4 etc in the boxes provided opposite the names of the candidates who are listed in
alphabetical order.
A ballot paper is valid as long as a first preference is recorded.
To enter the voting registration area all voting delegates must produce a form of
identity which includes a photograph (ie drivers licence, passport, Garda ID), and
their delegate pass.
Voting Security:
Ballot Papers:
Each voting delegate shall be given four (4) ballot papers. One shall be for the Fianna
Fil Vice President positions, with the other three used for electing the Committee of
Fifteen positions.
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Fianna Fil
Ard Fheis
VICE PRESIDENT
As outgoing Vice President and a member of the Ard Comhairle, I am seeking your
Number 1 vote for re-election as Vice President of Fianna Fil.
I am a dedicated grass-roots member of the party who has never held, nor seeks to
hold public office. I believe in honesty, transparency and holding true to our party
values. My commitment is to Fianna Fil and to you, the members, to continue the
work of rebuilding this great party of ours.
Kathryn Byrne
I have given considerable time and energy to the work of the Ard Comhairle. I was
initially elected as an gra representative, and served as National Vice Chair when
Michel Martin was gras National Chairman. Subsequently, I was elected a member
of the Committee of 15 and later the Committee of 20. In 2012, I was proud to be
elected Vice President, representing the grass-roots.
I would greatly appreciate your Number One vote or highest possible preference.
I am a lifelong Fianna Fil Member who has worked for the organisation at local and
national level in many electoral campaigns. I believe that I have an excellent working
knowledge of the organisation throughout the country as a result.
Donie Cassidy
Meath West
I wish to bring my experience and drive to help win the most seats at the next
General Election. I am committed to giving the necessary time and effort to help
prepare for and execute a positive and impactful general election campaign that will
liaise with and energize the members at grassroots level and help restore our political
fortunes with the Irish electorate.
I have a proud record of achievements in representative politics, having served as
a Fianna Fil Deputy, Senator and Councillor, and was privileged to be appointed
Leader of the Senate for two Parliamentary terms (97-02 and 07-11) by two
Taoisigh.
It would be an honour to be elected as a Vice President of Fianna Fil.
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Vice President
Cllr Lisa Chambers is a 28-year-old Barrister from Mayo and was elected for the first
time to Mayo County Council last May. She was Fianna Fils youngest candidate in
the 2011 General Election and ran along side Dara Calleary TD.
Mayo
Lisa has been Vice President of Fianna Fil for the last three years and has chaired the
European Affairs sub-committee of the Ard Chomhairle.She has done considerable
work with the European Affairs sub-committee over the past three years and wishes
to continue with this work if re-elected as Vice President.
Aside from politics Lisa is anactive member of the Reserve Defence Forces for the
last thirteen years and is a Commissioned Officer in the Infantry. She believes her
time and training with the Reserve has given her valuable experience, which can
benefit the Party. She is committed to advocating on behalf of grassroots members at
National Executive level.
If re-elected as one of your Vice Presidents, I will ensure that the Front bench and
Parliamentary Party develop policies that are in tune with the views and ideals of the
Fianna Fil members throughout the country. Fianna Fils strength is and always has
been its members.
Timmy Dooley
Clare
I played an active role in gra and I am conscious of the need to attract young people
to the party to work side by side with its experienced members and supporters. If
re-elected Vice President of the Party I will continue to work to ensure this is a key
priority.
Having served the party at every level with the constituency before being elected
to the Dil I know the value of a strong and active Fianna Fil membership. I
am committed to working with all members to ensure the party reconnects with
communities, reaffirms its core principles of equality and solidarity, and grows in
strength and number in the years ahead.
Arthur Griffin is Vice-President of Fianna Fil since rd Fheis 2013. Arthur (29) is
Chairperson of Tipperary CDC since its formation, prior to that he was the youngest
CDC chair in the country when elected to chair the North Tipp CDC in 2011.
Arthur Griffin
Tipperary
Internally to the party, Arthur has assisted CDCs & CCs with strategy, public
relations and restructuring. He has worked with party administrators to improve
events & recruitment. Northern members will benefit from Arthurs proposal to
include a permanent delegate from the North on the rd Comhairle.
Externally, Arthur represented the party on radio and newspaper. He has worked
to improve cross-community relations by facilitating talks between FF and UUP
councillors.
I have given everything to the role. I believe I have brought a different approach to
the position. We need fresh ideas. I seek to represent the passion of my generation;
and I respectfully seek the members support at this rd Fheis, he says.
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Gerry OConnor has served Fianna Fil as its Constituency Organiser and Directorof-Elections since 2004. The party can point to some successes during that time; not
least the recent election of five Fianna Fil candidates in the eight seat TubbercurryBallymote Municipal district: the best result of the 2014 local elections.
Gerry OConnor
Sligo
amon Cuiv
Galway West
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Vice President
We are Fianna Fil we are proud political activists and dedicated community
campaigners. We are at our best when our members instigate political movements,
inspire party policy and earn votes on local doorsteps to deliver election success.
I want to represent, support and encourage our members as a Grassroots VicePresident to optimize the hard work of our people.
Laura Reid
Mary White
Dublin Rathdown
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Fianna Fil
Ard Fheis
COMMITTEE OF 15
M A L E PA N E L ( 7 P O S I T I O N S )
I have been active for many years within Fianna Fil and have worked hard in
my constituency of Dublin Bay North, which I currently serve as treasurer. Since
the election of 2011, I have been an ever present for Fianna Fil both locally and
nationally, I have committed myself to campaigns nationwide.
Alan Bracken
I believe in our grass roots membership, I believe that we are what makes this great
party tick. I want to take your concerns to the National Executive. I seek to continue
my work for Fianna Fil as a grassroots member and bring the same energy and
commitment to the Fianna Fil Ard Chomhairle if elected at this Ard Fheis. I ask you
to please consider me for No.1 Vote on 24/25th April.
Dear Delegate I am a first time candidate to contest this election. Matched with a real
understanding of how our party and standing presently and the way forward I am
fully committed to the changes that lie ahead.
I have the vision energy experience and drive to ensure the growth of our party. I am
a strong voice ready to represent you the delegate. A committee member to raise your
concerns, through open communications.
David Byrne
Dublin Fingal
As we look forward to 1916 celebrations I applaud the mature and reflective stance
our party has taken. Please vote in your highest personal order.
Dr Michael Clark, a graduate of UCD and TCD, is a Mathematics and Science teacher
in Belvedere College SJ and also lectures in Statistics at American College Dublin.
Michael Clark
Dn Laoghaire
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Michael joined the UCD Kevin Barry Cumann in 1999 and is a now Cathaoirleach
of the Sen Lemass Cumann, Deansgrange. He served three terms as CDC Secretary
and went on to serve four years as Cathaoirleach of Dn Laoghaire CDC.Michael is
a Graduate Representative of the UCD Governing Authority and is an active member
of the Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society.
If elected, Michael will be a strong voice for the grassroots at the rd Chomhairle.
Committee of 15
H.E is a vibrant and dynamic member of the Party and a former member of the Ogra
National Youth Committee. He comes from a strong FF background and his cousin
was the late Michael O Cleirigh, a TD for Mayo.
H.E Cleary
Mayo
Malacha Duddy
Wicklow
His key priorities if elected include: Continue the renewal agenda within the
organisation; Create a more formal role for members in policy formulation and ideas
generation; Ensure greater connectivity and engagement between the members and
the executive of the party.
H.E is steeped in the GAA family and is also closely connected with Cork GAA
through his cousins John Cleary and Niall Cahalane of Castlehaven.
Im 26, and a Trainee Solicitor from Thurles, Tipperary, where I grew up in my family
convenience store and served as a Councillor. Community is my passion including
Order of Malta, Lions, Chamber, and others.Previous member of AC as gra Policy
Director. Cathaoirleach of Tipperary gra, and Officer at all local levels.
Gerard Fogarty
Tipperary
Dn Laoghaire
I would humbly ask for your number one vote or next highest preference on Saturday,
April 25th.I look forward to meeting you at the RDS. Is mise le meas, Sam
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Clares Garrett Greene has been active in Fianna Fil since age 15. His father,
Raymond Greene, is a life-long activist and former Councillor. A founder-member of
Con Colbert gra (U.L.) in the 1990s, he has helped to revive electoral performance
in Ennis and the Annual DeValera Commemoration in Clare. He is a member of
Coiste 1916 under the Chairmanship of amon Cuiv TD.
Garrett Greene
Clare
A University Law Tutor and trainee Barrister, his policy interests are Justice,
Education, Employment. He has worked to bring particular focus to the preservation
of rural Post-Offices and services and Regional Development. He is getting married
to Niamh Desmond this June.
John Kirwan
Wexford
John is a man of many interests; a business man who has promoted sustainable
employment and is currently on the National Council of the Irish Self Catering
Federation; he and his family are steeped in the GAA tradition and John, through
his company, sponsored a very successful Wexford Secondary Schools hurling
competition for over twenty years.
He has worked as an author and researcher. Presently, he is writing his second book
on the issue of the modern global slave trade, otherwise known as human trafficking.
Born and reared in Kildare, DJ comes from a racing family. He attended college at
Carlow RTC where he was President of the Student Union. In a Wheelchair since
a traffic accident in 1997, DJ is a computer programmer, specialising in electoral
analysis/mapping and has done work for party units and individual members.
D.J. Moore
Kildare North
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Committee of 15
Eoin is seeking re-election to the National Executive having been first elected in
2013. From Dunboyne in Co. Meath, he is the only candidate on the Male Panel from
Meath, Louth or Westmeath. Eoin is also the founding Chairman of the Fianna Fil
Futures Group.
Eoin Muldoon
Meath East
Eoin has graduated from NUI Maynooth and University College Cork and currently
works as the Sales Manager in his family business. Eoin is committed to ensuring that
Fianna Fil has a strong policy platform in the run in to the next general election. He
believes that it is of crucial importance to maintain Fianna Fil as the true Republican
Party in the state as we approach the 1916 centenary celebration.
I am a 26-year-old barrister from Cork North West who has been an active member
in Cork, Munster and Dublin since 2007. I am the son of a primary school teacher
and a businessman who is also a part-time farmer and am the first person in my
family to get involved in politics.
Gearid Murphy
Michael Smyth
Monaghan
Michael has been President of the Students Union at University College Cork,
a member of the Governing Body there and a Fianna Fail representative on the
National Youth Council of Ireland. He is a member of the Governing Authority at
Maynooth University. Michael was a Town Councillor in Ballybay and previously
stood for Fianna Fail in the Mulhuddart electoral area of West Dublin and Ballybay /
Clones electoral area. Please cast your No 1 or highest possible vote for me
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Fianna Fil
Ard Fheis
COMMITTEE OF 15
F E M A L E PA N E L ( 7 P O S I T I O N S )
Risn is from Donegal and is currently studying Law in Trinity College Dublin. She
joined the party at 16 and has been an active member in the P.L. ODoherty Cumann,
Buncrana, Donegal gra and the Wolfe Tone Cumann in Trinity.
Risn Bradley
Risn sees the membership of Fianna Fil as the greatest asset the organisation
has. In order for Fianna Fil to succeed they must be respected and further
empowered.Risn also seeks your support to help build a Fianna Fil that is unafraid
and passionate to advance the interests of the nation.
Donegal
Mary Byrne
At last years Ard Fheis I was immensely proud to receive an award for my work on
the national draw, having achieved the 2nd highest number of ticket sales nationally.
I have also ran a number of successful fundraisers on behalf of the Dublin Bay South
CDC.
Lorraines membership of the party stretches back to her teens having joined her local
cumann in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford when she was 15 years old. She went on to join
the legendary Donagh OMalley Cumann while she was studying in UCC.
Lorraine Clifford
Dublin Fingal
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Lorraine has served at all levels of the party, was a candidate in last years local
elections and narrowly missed out on a seat. She regularly articulates the partys
position in the local and national media. She is passionate and committed. Is
cainteoir Gaeilge freisin. Lorraine lives with her husband and daughter, Kitty, in
north Dublin. Lorraine would be very grateful for your support this weekend. Bain
sult as an deirdedh seachtaine. Ar aghaidh le Fhianna Fil!
Committee of 15
First elected to the Ard Chomhairle in 2012, Gillian Coughlan has been a vocal
representative of the members of Fianna Fil, country wide. A former Town
Councillor and Mayor of Bandon, her home town in County Cork, she is keenly
aware of the erosion of legitimacy in government and the undermining of the
fundamental democratic tenets of this Republic. For Gillian, Fianna Fil is a
movement which represents many strands of Irish society but which has at its heart
the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity.
Gillian Coughlan
Jennifer Cuffe
Dn Laoghaire
Is ball den Coiste na Gaeilge agus ta s mar aidhm aici an Gaeilge a chur chun cinn I
ngach gne den saol.
Jennifer is a 28 year old barrister from Cabinteely in Dublin with family roots in
Cork and Sligo. Jennifer worked tirelessly with her cumann for the Local Elections
and was elected to the Council as a first time candidate. Jennifer is very active in
her local community as a member of the St Vincent de Paul and Killiney Lions Club
as well as volunteering with the Free Legal Advice Centres and Meals on Wheels.
Jennifer believes that her day to day experience with these organisations can be of
great benefit to our party as we continue to rebuild and renew. Further she would like
to advocate for the grassroot members on building the organisation and developing
policies that will bring our party back to the forefront in Irish politics.
Audreyhails from Rush & is a consultant to Irish Guest Houses & B&Bs. She
previously worked in Seanad Eireann, and in the Fianna Fil Press & Research Office
working on various elections & referenda campaigns from 2001 to 2004.
Audrey Eager
London/Dublin Fingal
A member of the London Cumann since 2012, 2014/15 Cathoirleach, and is now
Secretary, Audrey has built links with the Liberal Democrats, sister-party in ALDE,
and founded the Cara Programme with Fianna Fil HQ aiming to help members
in Londonby offering a community of liked-minded people to meet up with and
maintain their strong links with Fianna Fil when they first arrive. Audrey travels
home regularly to attend Party events.
Kate Feeney
Dn Laoghaire
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Westmeath
I have just recently travelled through Asia and South America which has further
broadened my mind both culturally and politically. I am a proud member of Fianna
Fil and I would be honoured to be elected to the Committee of 15.
Donegal
I hope to continue working for you the members on the AC. My experience,
determination and energy ensure strong representation on the AC. I want to help
with the rebuilding, renewing and rejuvenation of our great Party FF.
Born in Cavan and now living in Ballincollig, Cork, my family have always supported
the party I have held officer positions in the constituency at various levels. I have
also canvassed and campaigned on behalf of the party. I have considerable senior
management experience in the health and education sectors and am currently
managing a HR function in the private healthcare sector. I am also a certified and
accredited Mediator.
Sheila Maguire
If elected, I will commit to representing grassroots members ensuring that urban and
rural Fianna Fail members have a strong voice at national level and assist the party in
returning to government and increasing its vote at the next election.
Galway West
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Committee of 15
Brd N Dholin
Cavan
I have been serving the party as a hard working loyal and diligent activist from a
young age. I believe that Fianna Fil is facing an extremely challenging and changing
times in Irish Politics. I am secretary of our local Killeshandra Cumann and secretary
for the Belturbet Cavan Dil Ceanntair. I am committed to working on behalf of the
Fianna Fil grassroots, putting the grassroots first and I will work tirelessly to ensure
that your Voice is heard at the Ard Chomhairle.
I was honoured to be elected to the Committee of 20 at the last voting Ard Fheis and
ask for your No 1 vote for the Committee of 15 based on my political work to date.
I have represented members at 100% of meetings over the last two year term of the
Ard Chomhairle and have been involved in the European Affairs Committee and was
appointed to the Markievicz Commission.
Laura Reid
I ran as a candidate for the last local election and bring concerns from the doorstep to
the forefront of meetings. I attend on average 3 party or community meetings weekly
to represent members. It would be my privilege to represent you.
Since joining Fianna Fil in my early teens, I have been active at every level of the
organisation as an officer in gra, Cumann, Comhairle, and CDC. As a member of
the C20, I have served as a member of the Organisation Sub-Committee where I
have been instrumental in implementing OMOV, which empowers each member,
ensuring that they have a major say in the future of the party.
Brig Ryan
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Fianna Fil
Ard Fheis
COMMITTEE OF 15
N O R T H E R N R E P R E S E N TAT I V E ( 1 P O S I T I O N )
I have been a member of Fianna Fil living in Belfast for fifteen years, and a supporter
since the victory of Jack Lynch in 1969.
I was the first member living in the six counties to be elected to an Ard comhairle for
some time, serving between 2009 and 2012, a time of enormous reform for our Party
including return of candidate selection to CC and CDC and internal reform.
Mark Hughes
Down
The northern position on the Ard Chomhairle is crucially important in fulfilling our
commitment to contest six county elections in 2019. Fianna Fils responsibilities in
the north can no longer be fulfilled at a distance and direct participation is necessary
My main priorities are to establish a membership structure in the six counties along
constituency lines and begin the formulation of relevant policy. I am currently gras
Northern Organiser and Treasurer of the Wolfe Tone Cumann in Trinity College.
Briege Mac Oscar
Tyrone
I hope to get a chance to talk to you over the weekend and hope you will consider me
when voting.
John Ramsey lives in the Glens of Antrim with his wife Sharon, a native of Cork,
and their six children. John has been actively involved in Fianna Fil northern
development since 2006, is a founder member of the Antrim Forum and is currently
its Chairperson.
He is strident in the belief that extending the true Republican virtues of Fianna Fil
representation to all of Ireland is essential to the furthering of National Unity
John Ramsey
Antrim
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Living and working in the north he has the time, energy and dedication to actively
reflect and promote the needs of northern members in the Ard Chomhairle.
Fianna Fil
Ard Fheis
RESOLUTIONS
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Resolutions:
Resolutions submitted by units and listed on the Clr may be moved by a delegate from
that unit. Priority shall be given to a delegate from the unit and other delegates may be
permitted to move or speak to a resolution.
Amendment to a Resolution:
An amendment may be moved only if notice of the proposed amendment has been given in
writing to the Cathaoirleach and it has been accepted as relevant. An amendment proposing
a direct negative to a resolution may not be moved.
Decisions on Resolutions:
Decisions will be made by a show of hands. In the event of the Cathaoirleach being unable
to decide the outcome of any vote, a count will be made by tellers. Only voting delegates are
eligible to be counted showing their official delegate tickets to the tellers.
Speakers on Resolutions:
The proposer to a resolution is allowed two minutes to speak. Speakers to a resolution are
allowed two minutes to speak.
A delegate registration desk will be available at all sessions to register speakers for
resolutions. The Cathaoirleach will be given the full list of speakers by the registration desk
officials. Delegates intending to speak must register well in advance of the appropriate
session. Delegates registered to speak will be invited by the Cathaoirleach to come to the
podium provided.
A notice of motion for the suspension of standing orders for a specific purpose must be
signed by representatives of 10% of registered cumainn before the terms of the motion are
submitted to the Cathaoirleach.
The signature and designation of each representative will appear on the notice of motion.
The Cathaoirleach will then inform the Ard-Fheis that the motion to suspend standing
orders for the purpose mentioned will be put to the Ard-Fheis two hours later. The
proposers should be present and ready to identify themselves when the motion is put.
Resolutions
Social Protection
1.That this Ard Fheis denounces the way this government is treating the elderly, the young,
and the disabled.
Kevin Barry Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
2.That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to ensure that those who are self-employed
can avail of the same rights as PSRI workers once stamps are paid.
Belclare Cumann, Galway East CDC
3.That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to introduce Free Travel for all under 25s
who areunemployed.
Michael OHanrahan Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
4.That this Ard Fheis commits to a major expansion of apprenticeship places to tackle the
present and growing skills crisis.
Clann an Phiarsaigh Cumann, Dublin South West CDC
5.That this Ard Fheis calls for an increase in the living alone allowance of 5 per week.
Sean Moylan Kiskeam Cumann, Cork North West CDC
6.That this Ard Fheis calls for the ability to pay to be taken into consideration for the local
property Tax and water tax.
Boleybeg Cumann, Galway West CDC
7.That this Ard Fheis commits to fighting for an increase of 2 a week to the fuel allowance
for eligible recipients.
Sean Moylan Kiskeam Cumann, Cork North West CDC
8.That this Ard Fheis endorses a 5% upward revision of the rent cap in Dublin, Cork and
Galway to take immediate pressure off the rent supplement scheme.
Glasnevin North Cumann, Dublin North West CDC
9.That this Ard Fheis agrees that there should be more courses available for the long
term unemployed particularly those with a lack of skills as these are most likely to be
unemployed.
Sean Lemass Cumann, Wicklow CDC
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25.That this Ard Fheis makes a commitment to abolish Irish Water and allow local councils
to manage the water supply.
Fahan Cumann, Donegal CDC. Related motion from Carlow gra CDC
26.That this Ard Fheis condemns the government for spinning the property tax as new
funding for local authorities while simultaneously cutting local authorities block grants.
Carlow gra CDC
27.That this Ard Fheis mandates Fianna Fil to investigate as part its manifesto
preparations, the introduction of V.A.T. Free Zones in towns with a population between
5,000 and 10,000 in order to rejuvenate town centres and encourage new businesses in the
heart of our communities.
Michael OHanrahan Cumann, Wexford CDC
28.That this Ard Fheis agrees that Irish Water should be dissolved and this should be part of
the partys general election manifesto.
Sean Moylan Kiskeam Cumann, Cork North West CDC
29.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the 172 million start-up costs for Irish water have been
misspent while not an extra cent was spent on water infrastructure.
North Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
30.That this Ard Fheis agrees that a new mutually owned holding company should replace
Irish Water and that it should employ no more than 100 staff.
Loughrea Comhairle Ceanntair, Galway East CDC
31.That this Ard Fheis agrees that water charges should be suspended until the national
infrastructure is brought up to standard.
Liam Mellows Cumann, Galway East CDC
32.That this Ard Fheis condemns the way this Fine Gael /Labour government are treating
LEADER funding which has been halved and more in some areas.
Jack Lynch Kantuk Cumann, Cork North West CDC
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Health
33.That this Ard Fheis supports more outreach services for suicide prevention.
Garlow Cross Cumann, Meath East CDC
34.That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to ensure that adequate funding is made
available for Home Help so that A+E can be eased of pressure.
Belclare Cumann, Galway East CDC
35.That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to ensure that never again can any HSE
section send back money unspent to the exchequer where funds are needed.
Belclare Cumann, Galway East CDC
36.That this Ard Fheis calls on Fianna Fil to be more innovative and imaginative in
developing policies to tackle alcohol and drug problems in our society.
Carndonagh Cumann, Donegal CDC
37.That this Ard Fheis agrees that all people over eighty years of age be entitled to a Medical
Card. This would mean restoring Medical Cards to those who lost entitlement prior to
reaching eighty years of age.
Bruff Cumann, Limerick CDC
38.That Fianna Fil will oppose any attempt to Repeal Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution.
Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
39.That this Ard Fheis proposes that Accident and Emergency Departments be set up to
cater formental health issues.
Michael OHanrahan Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
40.That this Ard Fheis proposes that Fianna Fil become creative in their initiatives in
relation to preventative health measures.
Inishowen Comhairle Ceanntair, Donegal CDC
41.That this Ard Fheis proposes that when Fianna Fil returns to power, we will change the
present structures in the health service and replace it with a totally revised service.
Jerh. Hourigan Cumann, Cork North Central CDC
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42.That this Ard Fheis supports the return of the 24 hour A + E cover to Ennis General
Hospital, even on a temporary basis, thereby alleviating the enormous pressure on Limerick
Regional Hospital.
Quin Cumann, Clare CDC
43.That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to contact health insurance providers to
ensure conditions, benefits, and terms of health plans are more transparent.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC
44.That this Ard Fheisproposes a 5% levy on all alcoholic drinks sold after midnight.
Michael OHanrahan Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
45.That this Ard Fheis would include as part of the Fianna Fil health policy the building of
the North East Regional Hospital in Navan through Public Private Partnership.
Navan West Comhairle Ceanntair, Meath West CDC
46.That this Ard Fheis would review the structures for diagnosis of Autism. Early diagnosis
will allow parents access the help and back up services badly needed after the initial
diagnosis.
Navan West Comhairle Ceanntair, Meath West CDC
47.That this Ard Fheis believes that more GPs should be trained to ensure that all areas of
the country are serviced by Primary Care teams.
Millstreet Comhairle Ceanntair, Cork North West CDC
48.That this Ard Fheis agrees that a National Mental Health Authority be introduced to
tackle Irelands mental health issues in a tangible way and to ensure that all money allocated
is spent in the mental health area.
Ballyfermot-Drimnagh Cumann, Dublin South Central CDC
49.That this Ard Fheis agrees that health services not health structures should be priority
for the next government.
Millstreet Cumann, Cork North West CDC
50.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the new maternity hospital replacing the Rotunda be
located in Blanchardstown.
Castleknock North Cumann, Dublin West CDC
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51.That this Ard Fhies condemns the fact that there are over 405,000 people waiting to
be seen by Specialist Consultants in Outpatients across the country and that the National
treatment Purchase fund should be reinstated to tackle these lists.
Bullaun Cumann, Galway East CDC
Department of Children
52.That this Ard Fheis agrees to support a childcare policy to be one of the key policy
platforms at the next general election, championing real reform of childcare including the
provision of increased preschool numbers and effective tax relief for working parents.
Connolly/Sarsfield Cumann, Dublin Mid West CD
53.That this Ard Fheis calls on Fianna Fil in government to address the urgent need for
capital funding for childcare and proposes an expansion and increase in the training and
professional development of childcare workers and to ensure that our children get the best
start in our childcare facilities.
Johnstown Cumann, Meath West CDC
54.That this Ard Fheis agrees that child care workers should be paid better rates and that
this should be examined by the Low Pay Commission.
Carlow Town Cumann, Carlow CDC
55.That this Ard Fheis agrees that maternity leave should be extended by another month
initially and more thereafter to allow babies to get the best care.
North Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
56.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the ECCE scheme first introduced by Fianna Fil in 2009
be extended to another year.
Brian Lenihan Templeogue Cumann, Dublin South West CDC
57.That this Ard Fheis agrees that waiting times for children with speech and language
difficulties are a national disgrace and that there should be 500 therapy staff employed in the
health and education as a matter of urgency.
Liam Mellows Cumann, Galway East CDC
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Resolutions
66.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the thresholds for inheritance tax be reviewed as a matter
of urgency and that Fianna Fil believes that people who are far from wealthy should not
end up selling a property they have inherited to pay the capital acquisitions tax bill.
Sean Lemass Cumann, Dublin Rathdown CDC
67.That this Ard Fheis agrees that there should be an increase to the mortgage interest relief
from 30% to 40% for those who bought homes prior to 2009.
Castleknock North Cumann, Dublin West CDC
68.That this Ard Fheis condemns the practice of the banks who are not passing on mortgage
interest rate relief which is crippling over 300,000 home owners as Ireland has the highest
variable mortgage rate in the EU.
Padraig MacPiarais Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC .
69.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the Fine Gael /Labour government have failed to
take adequate action to prevent the countrys mortgage crisis leading to hundreds of
repossession cases being heard in every circuit court across the country on a weekly basis.
Thomas Condon Cumann, Meath East CDC
70.That this Ard Fheis condemn Fine Gael/Labour Government for not setting up an
independent mortgage resolution office to assist people in mortgage distress.
Thomas Condon Cumann, Meath East CDC
71.That this Ard Fheis calls on all bonus payments to Bank CEOs to be suspended until the
variable mortgage rate issue is resolved fairly for the home owners.
Charleville Cumann, Cork North West CDC
72.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the pension levy for public sector workers be abolished.
Liam Mellows Cumann, Galway East CDC
73.That this Ard Fheis agrees that retired public sector workers should be consulted in the
new rounds of social dialogue.
Anthony OReilly Cumann, Kildare North CDC
74.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the cuts in the FEMPI legislation be reversed.
Sean Lemass Cumann, Dublin Rathdown CDC
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Resolutions
83.That this Ard Fheis looks at developing a clear strategy outlining the malpractice of rate
parity that has a detrimental effect on the small accommodation sector, and looks at how
Germany has declared this practice illegal and other EU states are following the same line.
London Cumann
84.That this Ard Fheis agrees that regional airports will lose out if Aer Lingus is sold.
Quin Cumann, Clare CDC
85.That this Ard Fheis agrees that public transport in the South East should not be cut as it
is vital for rural communities to remain connected.
Kilmyshall Cumann, Wexford CDC
Defence
86.That this Ard Fheis supports the Irish Defence Forces and endeavours to ensure that
proposed changes in the upcoming defence review will be made for reasons of national
defence instead of financial gain.
Bracknagh Cumann, Offaly CDC
87.That this Ard Fheis agrees that an extra 1000 soldiers are recruited so that the Irish Army
will be back at 10,500 personnel levels.
Anthony OReilly Cumann, Kildare North CDC
88.That this Ard Fheis agrees to reinstate the Western Brigade in Athlone.
Westmeath CDC
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97.That this Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for Justice to provide adequate resources to
An Garda Sochna to combat the scourge of burglaries in Dublin in particular and that
sanctions contained in legislation are increased in cases of repeat offenders or that other
deterrents are put in place.
Donaghmede Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
98.That this Ard Fheis agrees with legislation being introduced to introduce mandatory
sentencing for those who commit burglaries.
Sean Moylan Newmarket Cumann, Cork North West CDC
99.That this Ard Fheis agrees to increase the Garda force to 14,000 to make our
communities safe again.
Castleknock North Cumann, Dublin West CDC
100.That this Ard Fheis agrees that a Victim Compensation Fund should be set up so that
victims of crime can receive some compensation from the criminals which should also act
as a deterrent.
Ballyfermot-Drimnagh Cumann, Dublin South Central CDC
101.That this Ard Fheis agrees that more money should be allocated to treat drug addicts
as there are people on methadone treatments for up to 23 years. More beds should be made
available as well as specially trained staff.
Con Colbert Cumann, Dublin Central CDC
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119.That this Ard Fheis commends the work of Eamon O Cuiv in trying to achieve fair
prices for all farm produce.
Ballaghaderreen Cumann, Roscommon/Galway East CDC
120.That this Ard Fheis agrees that this Fine Gael /Labour Government has not exhausted
every avenue to attempt to reduce the milk super levy.
Ballaghaderreen Cumann, Roscommon/Galway East CDC
Resolutions
128.That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to provide additional pastoral care
resources.
Tipperary CDC
129.That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to restore the requirement and provide the
resources for all secondary schools to provide career guidance teachers.
Tipperary CDC
130.That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to introduce a program of fitness and wellbeing as part of the SPHE program in secondary schools.
Tipperary CDC
131.That this Ard Fheis, believing in all island investment in educationto achieve social
and economic progress,condemnsthe regressive Sinn Fein education policies in the North,
particularly their planned sacking of 2,000 teachers.
PH Pearse Cumann, Wexford CDC
132.That this Ard Fheis calls on the party to develop a policy on an inclusive apprenticeship
training programme. Such a training programme should include craft and skilled trades as
well as the IT and medicare sectors.
Navan West Comhairle Ceanntair, Meath West CDC
133.That this Ard Fheis calls for the retention of all small schools as they are crucial for each
community they serve.
Glengad Cumann, Donegal CDC
134.That this Ard Fheis agrees that there should be an increase in special resource hours to
the recommended level of 92.5% from 2015 school year.
Buncrana Cumann, Donegal CDC
135.That this Ard Fheis condemns this government for allowing the cuts to the funding
allocation to the crucial third level research and development area (R&D) and calls for an
increase in this funding stream as a matter of urgency.
Malin Cumann, Donegal CDC
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Resolutions
143.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the Good Friday Agreement should be fully
implemented and an extra effort be made by all parties both North and South as we
approach its twentieth anniversary in 2018.
Carlow Town Cumann, Carlow CDC
144.That this Ard Fheis agrees that there should be a full inquiry into the murder of Mr
Finucane and finds it extraordinary that the British government will not accede to this
request.
Boleybeg Cumann, Galway West CDC
145.That this Ard Fheis agrees that there should be an all island inquiry into outstanding
allegations of sexual abuse that were not dealt with by the proper authorities both North
and South but instead dealt with by Kangaroo courts.
PH Pearse Cumann, Wexford CDC
146.That this Ard Fheis condemns the punishment beatings that are still occurring in the
North and calls for immediate action at political and Northern Executive to prevent them
for continuing.
PH Pearse Cumann, Wexford CDC
147.That this Ard Fheis agrees that more should be done to ensure economic co-operation
between North and South.
Carlow Town Cumann, Carlow CDC
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Resolutions
156.That this Ard Fheis agrees that the way the zero hour contracts are being applied is
unacceptable and that there needs to be dramatic changes to the legislation to allow the
employee more access to work.
Carlow Town Cumann, Carlow CDC
157.That this Ard Fheis calls for zero hour contracts to be outlawed.
Paddy Brennan Cumann, Galway West CDC
158.That this Ard Fheis agrees that employers having flexibility should not result in workers
rights being undermined.
Ballaghadereen Cumann, Roscommon/Galway East CDC
159.That this Ard Fheis agrees that a part time employee should have the right to request
more hours from his /her employer and where possible should receive them instead of
employing another part time temporary employee.
Bullaun Cumann, Galway East CDC
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Organisation
1. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Ard Chomhairle and the Parliamentary Party to publicly
commit not to go into Government with Fine Gael after the next General Election.
Dublin Rathdown CDC. Related motion from Kevin Barry Cumann, Dublin Bay North
CDC.
2. That this Ard Fheis instructs Fianna Fil not to enter government as a minority party
following the next general election.
Inishowen Comhairle Ceanntair, Donegal CDC. Related motions from Fahan Cumann,
Donegal CDC and Mullingar/Kilbeggan Comhairle Ceantair, Westmeath CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis instructs Fianna Fil to embrace the true Republicans of Northern
Ireland who wish to support Fianna Fil.
Kevin Barry Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis agrees to restrict the length of time that a person can hold an officer
board position of a Cumann, Comhairle Ceantair or Comhairle Dil Ceantair to three
consecutive years.
Athlone Comhairle Ceantair, Westmeath CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis supports, for a cumann with small level membership, that the number
of paid up members be reduced to four to qualify for free registration, or a reduced sum
(provided they take up national collection).
Bartlemy Cumann, Cork East CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis requests that dates or submissions of various returns (resolutions,
nominations, delegate passes, etc.) should all coincide so that there are no omissions, arising
from date variances.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC
7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Party to issue a report in the aftermath of this, and future
Ard Fheiseanna, detailing which motions have passed and which motions have not.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC
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8. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Party to re-orient the purpose of its website as a vehicle
for communicating its mission in the form of a news portal, for articulating its policy in
decisive and succinct terms, for collecting subscriptions from members, for collecting
payments for events, for enabling members to manage their details via a private portal, for
enabling prospective members to sign up, and for enabling prospective members to locate
via a map the details of their nearest cumann/comhairle.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis agrees to roll out the Futures Group model in all Fianna Fil units and
target the 25-40 year old.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis calls for the implementation of Gender Quotas at Ard Chomhairle
level.
North Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis calls for the establishment in every constituency of a womens
network.
North Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
12. That the exceedingly short campaign time between close of nominations and Selection
Conventions potentially disadvantages new, young and non-incumbent candidates and that
this campaign time be extended to allow all prospective candidates properly engage with
members.
Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
13. That every CDC appoint/elect a link person to deal with all 1916 commemoration
events and to liaise with the national committee to ensure full membership participation in
these events.
Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
14. That there be a structured and open dialogue with members about which European
Political Grouping reflects best the values and vision of Fianna Fil.
Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
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15. That we have a largely untapped resource amongst the women members of Fianna Fil
who have a wealth of experience in the workplace, the home, small business and community
involvement and that a targetted programme should be put in place to encourage and help
these women go forward to seek selection as a candidate at Convention and, if successful,
election.
Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
16. That Micheal Martins Leadership in offering a centrist alternative and eschewing the
populist policies of the Left and the unjust policies of the Right should be commended and
fully supported in the run-up to the election.
Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
17. That each CDC should aspire to have 50% of their Officer Boards consist of female
members.
Dublin Rathdown CDC
18. That each constituency organisation be asked to hold a policy convention chaired by
a member of the Parlimentary Party, with each Party member invited to have motions
discussed, and a report of the conclusions written and sent for inclusion into a national
report, which would then be coordinated by experts who are members of Fianna Fil, and
this would become the basis for an election manifesto, as was done last in 1975.
Dublin Rathdown CDC
19. That Fianna Fil hold training for all its CDC and CC PROs or Secretaries as part of the
build-up to fight next years general election.
Letterkenny Comhairle Ceanntair, Donegal CDC. Related motion from Sarah Murphy
Cumann, Donegal CDC
20. That hustings (Candidate Debates) should be incorporated into the Selection/
Convention Process of all elections in the future.
Kildare North CDC. Related motion from Naas Comhairle Ceanntair, Kildare North CDC
21. That this Ard Fheis supports giving members an option to combine their membership
fee and a National Draw Ticket at a reduced rate, providing an incentive for more people to
join.
Ennistymon Comhairle Ceanntair, Clare CDC
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22. That this Ard Fheis mandates the creation of Assembly Constituency Executives,
District Executives, and Cumainn in the six counties, mirroring the structure in the twenty
six counties, to be in place by Easter 2016.
William Drennan Cumann, QUB. Related motions from Cloonkeen Cumann, Dn
Laoghaire CDC; Cloonacool Cumann, Sligo CDC; Sean Lemass Malahide Cumann, Dublin
Fingal CDC; Dromore West Comhairle Ceanntair, Sligo CDC
23. That this Ard-Fheis calls on the Fianna Fil organisation to look at different means of
web-based technology to allow members of various organisational committees who live
outside Dublin to attend and participate in meetings without the need and expense of
travelling to Dublin regularly.
London Cumann
24. That the Ard Comhairle reviews the funding rebate mechanism from the National Draw
and, as an encouragement to expand the membership of the party, the AC will investigate
the feasibility of returning 75% of the ticket sales revenuein return for the doubling of the
CDC membership each calendar year.
Michael OHanrahan Cumann, Wexford CDC
25. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Ard Chomhairle to have amajorconference in
Northern Ireland in the next year on thetheme of Fianna Fil as a party for All Ireland.
Michael OHanrahan Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
26. That all candidates going forward for nomination at a selection convention for either
local or general elections pay to Fianna Fil HQ a fee as set by the Ard Chomhairle which
will be refunded in full to the candidate within two weeks of polling day provided the
candidate has not broken the party pledge prior to this date.
Tipperary CDC
27. That the role of Fianna Fil Vice President be made more active and that each of five vice
presidents be assigned to be responsible for an area of the country with one vice president
responsible for Northern Ireland and abroad. Under this role, the vice president would
work with the CDC units in their assigned area on membership and would give the CDC a
formal channel to the Ard Chomhairle to express their issues and ideas.
Tipperary CDC
28. That this Ard Fheis calls on the organisation to put in place strict and clear internal
party disciplinary regulations to deal with members who bring the partys name into
disrepute.
Knockdrin Cumann, Westmeath CDC
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Notes
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Chorus:
~Chorus~
Crimson the roadside, the prison walls, the cave
Proof of their valour, go sleep in peace ye brave
Comrade tread lightly, youre near a heros grave
Proud die the Soldiers of the Rearguard
~Chorus~
Shell shattered fortress and shot scarred brigade
Trumpet the story of the glorious fight they made
Wearied, outnumbered, undaunted, unafraid
God bless the Soldiers of the Rearguard
~Chorus~
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