Jobs and economy to top FG conference agenda

Jobs and the economy are set to top the agenda at Fine Gael's national conference in Co Kerry this weekend.

Thousands of delegates from all over the country will meet in Killarney later where debates will be held on health and children, justice and crime, and education and political reform.

Guest speakers include Professor John Crowne, breast cancer survivor Rebecca O'Malley, crime journalist Paul Williams and abuse survivor Andrew Madden.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny will make an opening address tonight and a televised speech tomorrow night.