FG Ard Fheis: Promises of social welfare shake-up following re-election

Fine Gael has pledged to deliver the biggest shake-up of social welfare in a generation as the party outlined key pre-election promises on the economy, health, and justice.

Finance Minister Michael Noonan led attacks on Fianna Fáil, saying their claim of responsibility for the economic recovery was akin to Comical Ali claiming victory in Iraq when the tanks were coming into Baghdad.

Mr Noonan also said there was not a hope of voters giving Fine Gael a majority in the election.