Fine Gael to reverse corporate donations ban to compete with FF

FINE GAEL is to reverse its ban on corporate donations because it says it will be impossible to compete on a level playing pitch with Fianna Fáil.

However, it has called on the Government to replace the need for parties to seek financial support from business by putting State funding structures in place.

This policy change is one of a number of recommendations contained in an internal party review aimed at revitalising the party after its general election disaster.