Social issues will dominate Fianna Fáil conference

FIANNA FÁIL’S refocusing on left-wing social policies will begin at the party’s meeting of TDs and senators next week, which will hear the views of social justice experts.

The party is hoping the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle will not overshadow the gathering at Inchydoney, Co Cork, Government Chief Whip Mary Hanafin said yesterday.

In the wake of Fianna Fáil’s disastrous local and European elections, the members of the parliamentary party will also discuss the organisation of the party. While a full attendance is expected, Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh, the local TD in the area, will miss the second day as he will be attending an EU summit.