Young Fine Gael target issues of suicide, alcohol abuse and property prices

YOUNG Fine Gael are pushing for youth-related issues such as suicide, alcohol abuse and property prices to be included in the party’s general election manifesto.

The 12-member national executive wants to have a greater input into the proposed blueprint for an alternative government to be drawn up by party leader Enda Kenny and Labour’s Pat Rabbitte.

“We want to have our say into what Fine Gael will be offering the electorate when it comes around to the general election in 18 months,” said YFG president Patrick O’Driscoll, who will host the Policy Day in Castlebar, Co Mayo.