Fine Gael top brass accused of ‘disconnection’ by local members

Senior Fine Gael figures faced accusations of the party being “disconnected” from local councillors and were forced to defend the ‘supply and confidence’ government deal made with Fianna Fáil.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his ministers yesterday held the first all-party conference since the formation of the government, as well as since the party’s disappointing general election results.

Hundreds of councillors, senators, and TDs, as well as constituency representatives attended the special national conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone, Co Westmeath.