75ú Ard Fheis Clar

RECOVERY
FOR ALL
75 FHEIS
ARD
21st - 22nd March INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Local Election Candidates at the Recent Candidate Conference
Schedule......................................................................................................................... 2 Message from Michel Martin TD .......................................................................... 4 General Secretarys Welcome .................................................................................. 6 Membership Information ......................................................................................... 8 Cr Fhianna Fil ......................................................................................................... 9 Local & European Elections ....................................................................................10 Dates for Your Diary ..................................................................................................12 Entertainment at the Ard Fheis ............................................................................13 gra Fianna Fil .........................................................................................................14 Fobairt na Gaeilge .....................................................................................................18 Fianna Fil in Europe ................................................................................................20 Current Ard Chomhairle ..........................................................................................25 Honorary Secretaries Report .................................................................................26 Cumann Registration Figures ................................................................................31 Joint Honorary Treasurers Report ........................................................................32 Parliamentary Party Contact Details ...................................................................39 Resolutions ..................................................................................................................44 Organisation ..................................................................................................46 Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht .............................................................51 Enterprise, Jobs & Innovation ...................................................................53 Education & Skills .........................................................................................55 Justice & Equality ..........................................................................................57 Finance .............................................................................................................60 Public Expenditure & Public Sector Reform .........................................65 Agriculture, Food & Community Affairs ................................................67 Health ...............................................................................................................70 Environment & Local Government .........................................................74 Transport, Tourism & Sport ........................................................................78 Social Protection ...........................................................................................80 Foreign Affairs & Northern Ireland ..........................................................81 Communications, Energy & Natural Resources ...................................83 Fianna Fil National Party Trustees.......................................................................87 Soldiers of the Legion of the Rearguard ............................................................88
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Contents
Ard-Fheis Schedule
Friday, 21st March 2014
7:00pm - 7.30pm -
Official Opening by Uachtarn Fhianna Fil, Michel Martin TD Mental Health - Minding Your Mind: Implications for Policy Formulation
8.30pm - Honorary Treasurers Report: Financing our Party Venue: Mangerton Suite 9.00pm - Honorary Secretaries Report: Organisation Venue: Mangerton Suite 10.00pm - Social function: with music from Jimmy G (Brehon Hotel) and Siniad (Gleneagle Hotel)
Saturday, 22nd March 2014
9:30am - 10:30am - 11:20am - 12.15pm - 1.15pm - 2.10pm -
Social Equality for All Finance & Public Expenditure Justice: Safer Communities Environment: Saving Local Services Agriculture: What Next for CAP? A New Vision for Europe
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3.10pm - 4.10pm - 5.10pm - 7.30pm - 8.30pm - 10.00pm -
Education: Investing in Irelands Future The True Cost of Universal Healthcare Small Business: The Engine of Growth Members Awards Leaders Address Social function: with music from Aidan Moynihan (Brehon Hotel) and Heart & Soul (Gleneagle Hotel)
Please Note: Details of Motions Workshops, as well as additional Exhibition Area Workshops, will be available in the INEC.
Important Note on the Clr

Please consult the updated clr, which will be available throughout the Ard Fheis weekend, and note any changes to times and locations.
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Ard Fheis Schedule
Message from Michel Martin TD, Uachtarn Fhianna Fil

Filte go dt an 75 Ard Fheis Fhianna Fil. T sil agam go mbualfaidh m libh i rith na deireadh seachtaine agus sinn ag pl na dshlin tbhachta at os comhair r dtr agus r bpirt. It is great to be back in Killarney and I am looking forward to meeting all of you at some stage over the weekend. I know we will have good debates on party issues but more importantly on issues that are impacting on our communities. I have spent the last few months canvasing across the country and I am well aware that people are hopeful but they are still struggling. Michel Martin TD
Uachtarn Fianna Fil
Ireland has exited the EU/IMF Programme on schedule and there are still many challenges ahead. Despite numerous promises the government have failed to tackle the mortgage crisis. Their preference is to leave it to the banks rather than an independent office. There are now over 97,000 mortgages in arrears for over 90 days and up to 400,000 in some sort of difficulty paying their mortgage .Irelands economy will not improve until this issue is addressed properly. This is not the time to double the property tax or introduce water charges as the vast number of home owners are struggling to pay their bills already. The cost of health Insurance has become prohibitive and has risen six times since this government was elected .On top of all this water charges are due to be introduced as and from January 1st 2015. The setting up of Irish Water under the auspice of An Bord Gis is scandalous. It was done against the advice of PWC in 2011, as they warned it would cost more to do it this way. It was also done in a cloud of secrecy. This Fine Gael /Labour government has already spent over 180 million on consultants and systems for Irish Water while over the next 12 years; the 34 local authorities will have the contractual responsibility to deliver maintenance, supply and repair of the countrys water services. The Fine Gael /Labour government have become complacent on the economy and seem to have given up on Irelands retrospective banking debt. This issue has to be dealt with fairly and Irelands debt is only sustainable with a retrospective deal. Our EU partners will have to accept and recognise that what happened Ireland was exceptional as there was no ESM in place at the time. The EU decision of June 2012 that was described as a game changer by the government has yet to deliver a red cent. This has to be made change. All of our European election candidates will work hard to ensure that the June 2012 agreement is applied. It is now 9 weeks before the European and Local Elections take place. This is a very important election for our party and it is the first time we are going before the public since the General election in 2011 when we were
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Over the last three years we have all been busy rebuilding and renewing our party.Ogra have had very successful recruitment campaigns in our colleges year on year There are now over 20,000 paid up members of Fianna Fil. This is an illustration of how strong our party is at grass root level even when we are going through the toughest of times. I want to thank all of the members who sold and bought tickets for our annual draw and to those who arrange the church gate collections. All of this hard work is very much appreciated. This fundraising is crucial for our campaigning. Since before Christmas there has been 137 selection conventions held. Competition has been intense and we are all doing our level best to ensure that our candidates will get the vote out so that we can win as many seats as possible. Our party has over 370 candidates competing. Unfortunately we do not have as many female candidates as I would have liked and we fall short of the 30% target that we set ourselves. However, we will work even harder to reach this target for the general election. The mixture of new and old candidates creates a mix of youth and experience across our cities, towns and rural areas. Fine Gael and Labour are now over three years in government. They promised a democratic revolution but instead put the referendum to the people on abolishing the Seanad .The people saw through this arrogance and voted for retention and reform. Yet the government are still ignoring this request. We have published a Seanad Reform Bill and this will deliver on reform. In opposition we continue to play a constructive role but we are continuing to hold the government to account. Fine Gael and Labour cannot have it both ways; they have to be held responsible for their own broken promises. The best way to do this is at the ballot box next May .I am asking each and every one of you to canvass for every single vote as each one will count. I wish each and every candidate and their election teams the very best of luck in their endeavours. I look forward to meeting you all on the canvass. Le gach dea ghui
Micheal Martin TD Uachtarn Fhianna Fil

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Leaders Welcome
17.4% in the polls and returned with 20 seats to Dil Eireann as well as 13 seats to the Seanad.
General Secretarys Welcome

Sen Dorgan, General Secretary
Welcome back to the INEC in Killarney for the 75 Fianna Fil Ard Fheis. I hope this years Ard Fheis will be a hugely productive and enjoyable one for our members and observers. We have worked hard to produce a schedule that will examine the key issues facing Ireland today, and which will also lay the groundwork for the next couple of months, as we look forward to the Local and European elections in May. I hope that you will fully participate in the weekends events. I also hope that you will enjoy yourself in the process, meeting and interacting with your fellow members from around the country. Sen Dorgan
Fianna Fil General Secretary
Following on from last years Ard Fheis, the past 11 months have been important ones for Fianna Fil. We have continued to embrace our changing internal structures, as for the first time in our Partys history, the entire membership has been engaged in the process of selecting our Local and European election candidates. With over 15,000 members participating in the selection of over 390 Local Election candidates across 137 local electoral areas, we can be confident that our election tickets are reflective of the will of the Fianna Fil membership. We are fielding a very significant number of first-time candidates who will add great energy to our tickets. They, coupled with the experience of our existing councillors, present the public with very strong candidate tickets. It is a great sign of strength for Fianna Fil that we have seen such enthusiasm and dedication over the last few months as we selected our candidates. I thank you for that. However, it is only now that the real work begins, as we seek to win the support, not just of our Party colleagues and friends, but of the wider general public. As a means of doing just that, and following on from the purchase last year of the digital printing press located in Fianna Fil Headquarters, we have vastly increased our output of Party and candidate material. In the last 12 months alone, we have been able to produce in excess of three million items of campaign literature, supporting our local area reps and candidates as they undertake their campaigning work. As we renew, we still have much work to do. We have much to do in terms of increasing the number of women on our candidate tickets and across our organisation. This is an important objective that all within our party must rededicate themselves to. The percentage of women candidates in this years local elections is disappointingly low and we must work to improve this significantly for future elections.
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Friday 4th October 2013 saw the people vote in the referendum to abolish Seanad ireann. Fianna Fil was the only political party which stood up to protect the Seanad from this cynical Government stunt, and I would like to thank our members, as well as Niall Collins, our Director of Elections, for their sterling work in that campaign. Looking ahead, our Party faces a challenging and exciting couple of months, as we work towards a successful polling day on May 23rd. However, with the combined efforts of our candidates, members and supporters, I am confident that 2014 will be a successful year for Fianna Fil. Finally, I would like to thank the staff at Headquarters and Leinster House for their commitment and hard work over the past twelve months. They work tirelessly to ensure that the business of our Party is carried out, every day. You will meet them over this weekend and I know you will agree with me that they are great ambassadors of our party. Please study this Clr, particularly the schedule. There will be a more detailed schedule available as you enter the INEC. You should consult this also, in case any changes have been made. Id welcome any suggestions or comments you may have on any aspect of this Ard Fheis, or on wider organisational issues. Please feel free to write to me at Fianna Fil HQ or email me at seandorgan@ fiannafail.ie. Enjoy the Ard Fheis and thank you for your continued commitment and loyalty to Fianna Fil.
Sen Dorgan General Secretary
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General Secretarys Welcome
I would like to thank all our members for their efforts this past year in fundraising for the Party. The 2014 Election Super Draw, in particular, was a great success, and has allowed us to continue to decrease the Party debt levels, while also helping us build up our election war chest for this May. Further details of the Partys spending and fundraising over the last year can be found in the Joint Honorary Treasurers Report, located later in this Clr. Once again, Fianna Fil owes a huge debt of gratitude to our membership, who continue to support the Party in spite of continued challenging circumstances.
Fianna Fil Membership

Here are 4 easy ways to apply to join Fianna Fil Log on to the website: www.fiannafail.ie Email: join@fiannafail.ie Phone: 01 6761551
Write to: Membership Department, Fianna Fil Headquarters, 65\66 Lower Mount Street. Dublin 2
There are two different forms of Fianna Fil membership. Fully subscribed Voting Members are those who have paid their 20 subscription. Voting members have rights at their Cumann, Comhairle Ceantair, and Comhairle Dil Ceantair. They also have voting rights at selection conventions convened in their area, and at Ard Fheiseanna, while this Ard Fheis will also make a decision as to whether they will have voting rights in future elections to decide the Leader of Fianna Fil. In addition, members will determine whether Fianna Fil will enter future coalition governments. Associate Members, are those who choose not to pay the 20 subscription. Associate members can attend cumann meetings and other events but may not vote in any Party decisions. Members who wish to become, or remain, fully subscribed Voting Members can do so using the appropriate membership form, obtainable from Fianna Fil headquarters, or from the Fianna Fil stand in the Ard Fheis exhibition area. Alternatively, you can pay your membership subscription online at www.fiannafail.ie/member. Please note: Renewing members must submit their renewal form before 31st March 2014 in order to preserve their voting rights. Members able to pay their subscription via a Direct Debit option can also avail of a number of money saving payemt options so please make sure to check those out on the membership renewal form. Fianna Fil is hugely grateful for the support and efforts of our membership, in every community, county and corner of our country. Thank you for everything you do for Fianna Fil.
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Cr Fhianna Fil
Fianna Fil is a National Movement. Its aims are: (i) (ii) To secure in peace and agreement the unity of Ireland and its people. To develop a distinctive national life in accordance with the diverse traditions and ideals of the Irish people as part of a broader European culture, and to restore and promote the Irish language as a living language of the people.
(iii) To guarantee religious and civil liberty, and equal rights, equal treatment and equal opportunities for all the people of Ireland.
(iv) To develop the resources and wealth of Ireland to their full potential, while making them subservient to the needs and welfare of all the people of Ireland, so as to provide the maximum sustainable employment, based on fostering a spirit of enterprise and self-reliance and on social partnership. To protect the natural environment and heritage of Ireland and to ensure a balance between town and country and between the regions, and to maintain as many families as practicable on the land.
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(vi) To promote the family, and a wider sense of social responsibility, and to uphold the rule of law in the interest of the welfare and safety of the public.
(vii) To maintain the status of Ireland as a sovereign State, as a full member of the European Union and the United Nations, contributing to peace, disarmament and development on the basis of Irelands independent foreign policy tradition.
(viii) To reform the laws and institutions of State, to make them efficient, humane, caring and responsive to the needs of the citizen.
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Local & European Elections 2014

We will shortly have selected all of our candidates in each of the Local Electoral Areas around the country in preparation for the upcoming Local Elections. Polling day for this years elections, both Local and European, is Friday 23rd May 2014. These Local Elections will also be the first to be held since the enactment of the Local Government Reform Act 2014. Under the new rules, there has been a substantial redraw of the electoral area boundaries, while town and borough councils have been abolished completely.
Can You Help Out?

Over the course of the last few months, Fianna Fil has been spoiled by the sheer number of talented individuals who have sought to put themselves forward for election this year, and we are confident that those selected will do the Party proud. It is vital that we leave no stone unturned in the short window between now and May 23rd. For many of our candidates in this election, this will be their first time running for public office, while others may have been through the experience many times before. Regardless, it is only with the support and hard work of Fianna Fil supporters, volunteers and activists, that they can hope to emerge victorious following polling day. If you are in a position to help your local or European candidate or candidates, but are unsure of how to do so, please contact Fianna Fil Headquarters at 01 676 1551 and ask to be put in touch with your regional organiser.
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Lisa Chambers, Eamonn Sheridan, and James McCann at the Fianna Fil Arbour Hill Commemoration
Ahead of the Primetime Seanad Referendum debate
Leaders Speech at the 74 Ard Fheis
Michel Martin at the Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park
Director of Elections, Niall Collins addresses the press during the Seanad Referendum
2013 National Ploughing Championships
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Fianna Fil Year in Pictures
Dates for Your Diary

Sun 27th April 2014 Fri 23rd May 2014 23rd-25th September 2014 Sat 18th October 2014 Sun 19th October 2014 November 2014 (TBC) Sun 30th November 2014
Arbour Hill Commemoration - Arbour Hill Cemetery, Dublin 7 Local & European Elections Polling Day National Ploughing Championships - Ratheniska, Co. Laois. Annual Cairde Fil Presidents Dinner - DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4. Fianna Fil Annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration - Bodenstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare. gra National Youth Conference - Location TBC amon de Valera Commemoration - Ennis, Co. Clare
Michel Martin TD meets with exhibitors at the National Ploughing Championships in 2013.
Party Leader Michel Martin congratulates Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick as she is successfully nominated to contest the European Elections in the Dublin constituency.
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Entertainment at the Ard Fheis

Friday 21st March 2014
Jimmy G Siniad
9:30pm - 11:30pm, Brehon Bar, Brehon Hotel
9:30pm - 11:30pm, Ballroom, Gleneagle Hotel
DJ Donal
10:00pm - Midnight, Backstage Bar, Gleneagle Hotel
Tony Sings
Midnight - 2:00am, Green Room, Gleneagle Hotel
Saturday 22nd March 2014
Aidan Moynihan Heart & Soul DJ Donal
9:30pm - 11:30pm, Brehon Bar, Brehon Hotel
Jason Fallon
9:30pm - 11:30pm, Ballroom, Gleneagle Hotel
10:00pm - Midnight, Backstage Bar, Gleneagle Hotel
Jason Fallon
Midnight - 2:00am, Green Room, Gleneagle Hotel
Heart & Soul
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Ard Fheis Entertainment
gra Fianna Fil
Uachtarn gra Fhianna Fil, Kate Feeney

gra Fianna Fil has had another busy year and I would like to thank each of our members for their immeasurable contribution. We have retained the title of largest youth political organisation in Ireland. Freshers Weeks across the country last September and October saw us recruit in excess of 2,000 new members. This year, gra focused on expanding our reach, recruiting in many of the Institutes of Technology for the first time. The great reception we received on all campuses was reflected in the record number of new members recruited. We are now in the process of repatriating these members with cumainn in their home areas so that they can continue their activity outside of the college year.
Kate Feeney
Uachtarn gra
A Campaigning gra
gra has met our self-set challenge to once again be a strong campaigning organisation. Over the last twelve months we have run many successful campaigns such as our Healthy Living Campaign, our NekDonate Campaign, and our Shop Local Saturday Campaign which is being launched at this Ard Fheis to name but a few. All of this activity ensures that we remain a relevant political movement. In addition, gra played a key role in the Seanad Referendum, organising canvasses throughout the country, assisting the Senior Party in their successful pursuit of a No Vote. We have also seen local cumainn taking our national campaigns to the streets in their own towns, and running their own campaigns on issues of importance in their areas. This year we walked under the gra Banner in three Pride Parades in Dublin, Limerick and Belfast.
gra Traditions
In a year of growth and change for gra, the traditional events remained cornerstones of the gra Calendar. The Jack Lynch Cup in University of Limerick was well attended. Clare gra was the victor on the day, meaning that the Cup will cross the Shannon for next years competition. This years DeValera Cup was also a great success, with the Theobold Wolfe Tone cumann in Trinity College Dublin emerging victorious, having beaten off stiff competition from UCD, Padriac Pearse Cumann DCU, Laoise gra, and Donogh OMalley Cumann UCC. Huge thanks to our hosts, the Kevin Barry Cumann in UCD, which did a great job of hosting this years event.
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We received a warm welcome in Waterford for the George Colley Summer School last year. The topic was Seanad Reform and we also had an opportunity to improve our campaigning skills in advance of the Local and European Elections.
New Faces
This year we welcomed John Regan to the Central Officer Board. John replaces Mark Stokes as Policy and Campaigns Director. Mark vacated his position to take up an opportunity in London. John holds a BA in Economics from University College Dublin, from where he also holds a PhD in Economics. He is currently training to become a Chartered Accountant. We also welcomed Naoise Cearil and Jessica N Mhaolin to our team, in their roles as Irish Language and Cultural Officer and gra Womens Rapporteur respectively. All three have settled into their roles and are proving to be strong assets to gra. In addition, gra gained a new National Youth Officer, Christabelle Feeney, who replaced Adrian OHiggins when he moved to the Partys Research and Policy Office. Christabelle brought great energy, enthusiasm and ideas to the role. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that gras high standards are maintained and that as an organisation we are always striving to improve.
Membership Development
The gra Oireachtas Internship Programme was launched this year and there was great interest expressed by the members. Applications were shortlisted and an interview process ensued. The first cycle of internships is now underway. This offers a great opportunity to gra members to expose themselves to public life.
International Focus
We have progressed our status within Lymec, the youth wing of ALDE, and are now Associate Members. We are beginning to play a more active role in the organisation and are seeing the benefits of our Lymec colleagues experience feeding into gra. We are looking forward to more integration with Lymec in the coming years.
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gra Fianna Fil
gra Fianna Fil cont.

Looking to the Future
As we prepare for the Local and European elections, there are a number of gra members putting themselves forward for election. The calibre of candidates putting themselves forward is a testament to the great organisation we have. gra candidates and members are already out and about on the campaign trail with youth and experience combining to great effect on the door. We should all be looking forward to getting stuck in over the coming weeks and gra is confident of being a strong factor in making sure that the maximum number of seats are returned for Fianna Fil this May. Again, I would like to thank each member of gra for their dedication and work over the last 12 months. Each of you had a role to play in our achievements and we can all be proud of the work we are doing. Finally, I would like to convey my sincere thanks to my fellow officers on the gra Central Officer Board for their contribution. Their commitment to gra and to pursuing goals and actions for the betterment of our society is unwavering and we as an organisation are stronger as a result. Please take the time to visit the gra stand at the Ard Fheis.
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gra members pause for a photo while campaigning during the Seanad Referendum
Canvassing during the Seanad Referendum
Michel Martin joins gra members in TCD during last years Freshers week
Uachtarn gra Kate Feeney, delivers a letter written in protest at cuts in Jobseekers Allowance
amon Cuv TD helps out during the gra recruitment drive
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gra Year in Pictures
Forbairt na Gaeilge
by Michal Kitt TD, Fianna Fil Spokesperson on Gaeltacht Affairs

Is cuid lrnach do pholasaith Fhianna Fil sid agus cur chun cinn na Gaeilge. I Rialtas, thug Fianna Fil tacaocht don Ghaeilge mar theanga laethil an phobail. Le blianta beaga anuas is fidir linn a r go raibh rl lrnach againn i mborradh na teanga go hirithe i dtaobh fhs ghluaiseacht na nGaelscoileanna. Timid brdil as an mid at danta againn ar son na Gaeltachta agus ar son mhuintir na Gaeltachta chomh maith. T infreastruchtr na nGaeltachta agus na nOilen feabhsaithe go mr. Sna blianta amach romhainn t Fianna Fil ar son cram fiontraochta dars a choinneil. T s seo in aitheantas don gh at ann fostaocht a chaomhn agus a chruth sna ceantair Ghaeltachta chun an teanga a choinneil beo agus beoga. Mar phirt pholaitiil, timid brdil as an mid at bainte amach ar son na teanga agus ar son daoine at ag iarraidh feidhmi gach l tr mhen na Gaeilge. Chuireamar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigila in it. Bhunaomar Oifig an Choimisinara Teanga. Bh dom orainn gur ir Sean Curraoin as Oifig an Choimisinara toisc gur shl s gur beag eile a dfhadfadh s a bhaint amach sa dh bhliain a bh fgtha aige sa phost. Cuirimid filte roimh an Coimisinir Teanga nua, Rnn Domhnaill agus caithfimid tacaocht a thabhairt don oifig anois. Bhunaiomar Foras na Gaeilge agus leathnaigh muid solthar oideachais tr mhen na Gaeilge go hirithe sna Gaelscoileanna agus ag an tr leibhal. Ar an stitse idirnisinta, bhaineamar amach ard stdais don Ghaeilge san Aontas Eorpach. N aontamid le cinneadh an Rialtais deireadh a chur le neamhsplechas Oifig an Choimisinara Teanga agus timid ag iarraidh an chinneadh seo a athr. N aontamid le deireadh a chur leis na Toghechn do dars na Gaeltachta. Dfhoilsomar treoirphlean don Ghaeilge - Straitis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge. Is Straitis seo a thugann treoirphlean maidir le caomhn agus athbheochan na Gaeilge thar trimhse 20 bliain. Leagann an Straitis amach gnomhanna i 9 rimse difril chun cuspir lon na ndaoine a labhraonn an teanga go laethil a mhad 83,000 go 250,000. Tuigimid nos m n aon rud eile go gcaithfimid ts ite a thabhairt don Ghaeilge sa chrs oideachais.
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Timid go lidir den tuairim go bhfuil g nos m bime a leagan ar an teanga labhartha sa seomra ranga chun teanga beo a chinnti. Timid tiomanta chun an Gaeilge a choinnel mar chro-bhar don Ardteist, chun tacaochta a thabhairt don churaclaim athchirithe Gaeilge don Ardteist agus chun leanint lenr dtacaocht do na Gaelscoileanna agus do na Scoileanna Gaeltachta teagasc tr mhen na Gaeilge. Is fidir a r go bhfuil easpa tiomantais ag an Rialtas i leith na Gaeilge. Timidne i bhFianna Fil brdil as an mid at bainte amach againn i Rialtas agus tugaimid gealltanas don phobal nach nglacfaimid le haon athraithe a thgfaidh n dul chun chinn at denta. Is seoid naisinta an Ghaeilge, agus caithfimid, mar Phairt pholaitiil agus mar thr, gach iarracht a dhanamh an Ghaeilge a choinneil beo agus beoga.
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Forbairt na Gaeilge
Fianna Fil - Working in Europe

On a usual week day in the sweeping large glass Parliament buildings in Brussels, some 766 MEPs and a small army of staff, researchers, interpreters and interns, rush around the halls and committee rooms. There is the buzz of the incessant stream of meetings with interest groups and national delegations followed by haggling over the nitty-gritty of legislation with fellow deputies. They are all part of what is the biggest experiment in transnational democracy in history. The business of the parliament is conducted across a diverse multi lingual landscape spanning 24 different official languages including Irish. Fianna Fil has played a leading role in developing this epic scale of European co-operation that has transformed the smouldering ruins of a continent into a paragon of peace and democracy. In 1973, after Fianna Fil finalised negotiations on Irish membership of the EEC, Ireland became a fully-fledged member of the new European community. Building on the work of Sean Lemass, Jack Lynch and the first Fianna Fil European Commissioner, Dr. Patrick Hillery, Fianna Fil MEPs have continued this strong tradition of positive and effective engagement with Europe over the past 40 years. The economic crisis has shown just how intertwined the economies of Europe are and also demonstrates how we must work together across the EU 28 Member States to tackle the crisis, create jobs and improve living standards for all citizens. The European Parliament stands at the heart of these efforts and the Fianna Fil MEP team is deeply engaged in this work. The European Parliament is the only directly elected body amongst the EU institutions. The current 5 year mandate comes to an end with fresh elections due in Ireland on May 23rd 2014. Across the 28 countries with a collective population of some 530m, it is one of biggest single elections on the globe. This will be the first election since the powers of the European Parliament has been expanded under the Lisbon Treaty after Ireland passed it in a referendum in October 2009. Ireland will elect 11 MEPs out of a total of 751 from May 2014. This is a reduction of 1 from the current 12 due to the accession of Croatia and limits to the total seat numbers under the Lisbon Treaty. For Fianna Fil, it is a vital election. We need to ensure Ireland has a strong voice in an increasingly important parliament. Fianna Fil is part of the ALDE political group, the third largest political grouping in the Parliament, holding the balance of power between left and right. Having a committed representation to fight Irelands corner over battles on CAP, Bank Debt, and support for small businesses amongst other issues is vital to the future of Ireland in Europe.
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We cannot afford to abandon our national representation in Europe to MEPs cravenly bound to the government or tied up with fringe extreme politics. Fighting for seats across all 3 of the broad new European constituencies is a big part of Fianna Fil providing a constructive voice in changing Irish politics. The current Fianna Fil delegation, Liam Aylward MEP, Brian Crowley MEP and Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP have worked effectively with their colleagues from across the European Union to prioritise issues of concern for Ireland and Irish citizens. CAP Reform, Common Fisheries Policy changes and Horizon 2020 have been the focus of our delegations hard work at the forefront of EU politics over the past five years. Common Agricultural Policy MEPs played a decisive role in determining the future of the CAP in negotiations in 2013. Fianna Fils aims in fighting for a CAP deal were to protect the family farm, ensure a fair return to active farmers, and to incorporate the sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in Ireland with good quality produce at affordable prices for consumers. Commons Fisheries Policy Building on Pat the Cope Gallaghers amendments, the European Parliament overhauled the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). CFP must reflect the needs of Irish fisheries such as effective regionalisation, dealing realistically with discards and an adequate regime for small scale, coastal and island fisheries. Horizon 2020 / Innovation Union - Horizon 2020 is aimed at securing Europes global competitiveness. Running from 2014 to 2020, with an 80 billion budget, the EUs new programme for research and innovation is part of the drive to create new growth and jobs in Europe. We are working to ensure that Ireland maximises the benefit from this project and it plays a central role in driving on job creation. Putting forward a strong team for May 2014 will copper-fasten the proud history Fianna Fil has in the European Parliament and will give Ireland an effective unwavering voice over the coming years in the hustle and bustle of a vibrant Parliament at the heart of Europe. The coming weeks in the lead up to the vote gives us a chance to outline the work done to date and put forward our fresh ideas for the future of Ireland in the EU.
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Fianna Fil in Europe
Fianna Fil MEPs - Current Mandate & Contact Details

Responsibilities - Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development; Member of the Delegation with relations with Mercosur; Member of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly; Substitute Member of the Committee on Culture, Education and Sport; Substitute Member of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Tel: (0032) 228 45782 Email: liam.aylward@europarl.europa.eu Office: European Parliament, ASP 10G309, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047, Brussels.
Liam Aylward MEP
Ireland East
Responsibilities - Member of the Committee for Industry, Research and Energy; Member of the Delegation for relations with the United States; Substitute Member of the Committee on Legal Affairs. Tel: (021) 4896433 Email: brian.crowley@europarl.europa.eu Constituency Office: Maryborough Lodge, Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Co. Cork
Brian Crowley MEP
Ireland South
Responsibilities - Member of the Fisheries Committee; Chairman of the Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and to the EEA; Substitute Member of the Committee on Regional Development. Tel: (074) 9521276 Email: patthecope.gallagher@europarl.europa.eu www.facebook.com/ pat.t.gallagher www.twitter.com/Pat_theCope Constituency Office: Main Street, Dungloe, Co. Donegal
Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP
Ireland North West
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2014 European Elections

Following the decision to reduce Irelands number of MEPs from 12 to 11, there has been a redraw of the European constituencies to be used in this years European elections. As you can see from the map below, Ireland is now split into three constituencies; Midlands North West, South, and Dublin. Both Pat the Cope Gallagher, and Brian Crowley will be standing for re-election to the European Parliament in the constituencies of Midlands North West and South respectively. Liam Aylward has decided not to stand for re-election at this time. We would like thank Liam for his hard work and years of service and dedication. Liam has done sterling work in Europe since he was first elected to the Parliament in 2004, and will be sorely missed when the next crop of MEPs take their seats in the new European Parliament. Alongside our existing MEPs, Fianna Fil hopes to have a successful European election campaign with a number of new candidates, hoping to make it to Europe. In Dublin, Mary Fitzpatrick has been selected to run for the Party, as we look to take back the seat that we lost in 2009. Any members interested in helping out with Marys campaign should contact John Curran at john@fiannafail.ie. At the time of going to print, we had not yet held our conventions in the constituencies of Midlands North West and Ireland South. However, by the time we gather together in Killarney we will have selected two additional candidates, one to run alongside Pat the Cope Gallagher in Midlands North West, and one to campaign alongside Brian Crowley in Ireland South. We are confident not only that our members will select only the finest candidates for these European elections, but that those same members will be instrumental in making sure we have the best possible outcome once ballot day comes. Any members looking to help out with the campaigns in Midlands North West or Ireland South should contact Fianna Fil Headquarters on 01 676 1551 or at info@fiannafail.ie
MIDLANDS NORTH WEST DUBLIN
SOUTH
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Tribute to Liam Aylward MEP
Uachtarn Fhianna Fil, Michel Martin TD

I want, as Leader of Fianna Fil, to recognise that our MEP Liam Aylward has decided to retire from active politics after many decades of representing the people of Kilkenny and Leinster. Liam has had a truly remarkable career and has been a dedicated Fianna Fil member. There are many ways of measuring how effective someone has been as a public representative, but one of the best is to look how the people they have served have supported them. Liam has stood in fifteen elections from 1977 onwards and never lost a contest. He was first elected he won the first or second seat in every election. Thats the record of a man who won and retained the respect of the people of Carlow/Kilkenny and of the region as a whole. He was a Minister of State three times being respected by colleagues and outside groups each time. During Liams two terms in the European Parliament he built a big reputation for his work especially on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. He produced a very important and influential report on the sheep sector and was a strong and effective voice for Ireland in Europe. The Aylwards have a record of service to Ireland which goes back to our struggle for freedom and Liam has written a new chapter which will long be remembered. I want to thank Liam for his great service to Fianna Fil and to the people of our country. I wish him a very long and happy retirement from politics where he can spend more time with his family going to hurling matches. Lets hope his beloved county Kilkenny gives some other county a chance in the hurling!
Micheal Martin TD Uachtarn Fhianna Fil
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Uachtarn Michel Martin TD Vice Presidents amon Cuv TD Timmy Dooley TD Kathryn Byrne Lisa Chambers Arthur Griffin Honorary Secretaries Dara Calleary TD Margaret Conlon Honorary Treasurers Niall Collins TD Hugh Dolan Committee of 20 Garrett Greene Brig Ryan Cllr. Gillian Coughlan Claudia Kennedy Sarah Ryan Cllr. Mary Hoade James Lawless Henry Cleary, Jnr. Cllr. Michael Smyth Leonie OConnell John Kirwan Lorraine Clifford
Hugh Conaghan Marguerite Fitzpatrick Niall Kelleher Eoin Muldoon Eoin Neylon Emer ODonovan Laura Reid Constituency Delegates Mary Minchin Clifford Kelly Gerry Reidy Frank OFlynn Kevin Fitzgerald Tom McCarthy Dermot Walsh Joe Carroll Michael Naughton Rory Scanlon Ciaran OLoughlin Chris Wall Aidan Brophy Deirdre Doherty Ryan Noel Ahern Tony Kelly Mary McKenna Niall McEneaney Danny Reilly Frank Corcoran Mary Corbett
Gearoid Lohan Tom Holden Eoin Scully Cllr. Sinead Guckian Michael Lane Henry Arrowsmith Leonard Ryan Danny OConnell Michael Thompson Emer Brennan Cllr. Tony McCormack Gerry OConnor Vinny McCormack Lorcan Allen Pat Kennedy Senai Kiely Gerry Bridgett John Hannan Frank Begley Luke Martin Jimmy Flannery Pat ORourke Mary Devine OCallaghan Parliamentary Party Representatives Senator Paschal Mooney Senator Terry Leyden Senator Marc MacSharry Senator Mary White
Senator Ned OSullivan Councillors Forum Representatives Cllr. Shane Cassells Cllr. Gerry Horkan Cllr. Kenneth OFlynn Cllr. Niamh Smyth gra Representatives Kate Feeney John Regan Enda Costello David Ryan Fintan Phelan Co-Options Michael Freeman Stephanie Murphy Penn Emmett OBrien Honorary Life Members David Andrews Gerard Collins
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Current Ard Chomhairle
Honorary Secretaries Report
Dara Calleary TD and Margaret Conlon, Joint Honorary Secretaries

We are gathering once again in the Kingdom of Kerry for this, our 75th Ard-Fheis. Ireland and its people still faces enormous challenges in spite of government spin that everything is all right. We will consider constructive solutions that will be put forward to assist in the recovery of our economy and, in particular, a recovery for those seeking employment. The weekend is a milestone on the path to party renewal as it marks the launch of the final phase of our Local Election Campaign. The elections on May 23rd are some of the most important this party has faced since its foundation.
Dara Calleary TD
Joint Honorary Secretary
Responding to the Nations Challenges-A Fairer Way

We have continued our responsible approach to opposition in the past 12 months. As we have said before, we dont believe in opposition for the sake of opposition and we offer alternative solutions when we cannot support those proposals tabled by the government nationally or locally. However, we will call the government out when it makes the wrong call as we have done on the Seanad referendum, on Health policy, on Irish Water, on Local Government, on job creation, on CAP reform and so many other issues. Fairness is at their heart of our policies. Independent analyses of this governments actions constantly show that the weaker in society are suffering more as a consequence of this government actions then those who can afford to make a greater contribution.
Margaret Conlon
Joint Honorary Secretary
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The Ard Fheis of 2013 held at the RDS was a hugely successful occasion with over 5,000 people in attendance, vigorous elections to the Ard Comhairle and excellent debates on issues such as Mortgage Arrears, Crime and Jobs & Enterprise.
Local Elections May 23rd

The key focus of this past 12 months has been the Local & European Elections which take place on May 23rd next. The report of the governments Local Area boundary committee was published on May 30th. It outlined enormous changes to LEA boundaries around the country and thus began an extensive consultation period on candidate strategy with CDCs around the country.
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The first convention was held in Mitchelstown on Tuesday July 30th and since then we have selected over 390 candidates, involving over 15,000 members in the process. This is a huge indication of the success of the new OMOV system and we would like to thank all the CDC and CC officer boards for their assistance with this huge logistical operation. We would particularly like to thank the Cathaoirleach of the National Constituencies Committee Michael Moynihan TD, the members of the committee, the Ard Runai Sean Dorgan and his staff at HQ for their enormous input to date. The roll out of campaign supports continues. The success of the members draw in recent years has ensured that we have a strong financial war chest for the campaign. A manifesto outlining a series of ambitious locally based policies will be launched soon. The printing press at party HQ is available to all candidates, a comprehensive design guide is in place and members of the front bench are travelling across the country to assist candidates. This is your campaign. Please leave no stone unturned between now and May 23rd in your LEA. We want seats on May 24th, not regrets. We wish all of our candidates every success, beir bua agus beannacht.
European Elections
A new European Election Boundary Review was published on September 25th. There are many changes to the previous boundaries as well as a seat reduction. In the new Midlands North West constituency, where there are 4 seats up for grabs, Fianna Fil will be running incumbent MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher, along with one other candidate, who will be selected at convention on Saturday 15th March 2014. In the newly redrawn Ireland South constituency, where there are also 4 seats on offer, Brian Crowley MEP will be contesting re-election, while Liam Aylward MEP has decided to step down at this years election. Brian will be joined by a running mate who will be selected by the members at convention on Sunday 9th March 2014. In the three seater Dublin constituency, Mary Fitzpatrick will be contesting the election. We are confident that all our candidates will do Fianna Fil and themselves proud.
Town Councils
This will be the last Ard-Fheis at which town councillors will be represented as a result of the governments short sighted decision to abolish them.
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Honorary Secretaries Report cont.

We thank all members of town councils past and present for their contribution to their communities and to our party.
Seanad Referendum
On the 4th of October, the people voted against the Government and Sinn Fein proposal to abolish Seanad Eireann and sent a very clear message that they wanted to reform it. We led the NO campaign and can be very proud of our efforts. Our Uachtarn Michel Martin TD and our director of elections Niall Collins TD led a very focused and disciplined campaign which outlined an alternative role for the Seanad. We thank all of our public representatives and party members across the country for their magnificent effort. We will continue to pursue reform of Seanad Eireann in order to ensure delivery of the mandate given by the people on October 4th. There is a lesson in the referendum campaign. As a party when we are disciplined and focused, we can take on any odds!
gra Fianna Fil

gra Fianna Fil has been very active on the ground in the past 12 months and has certainly lived-up to its reputation as a campaigning organistion. We saw gra throughout the country play their part in obtaining a No vote during the Seanad Referendum. In addition, they ran a number of stand alone campaigns, such as #NekDonate, encouraging young people to donate a pint of blood rather than participating in the dangerous #Neknomination craze. This was a positive approach to changing negative peer pressure into an act of charity. gra retained their title as the largest political party in third level colleges across the country, exceeding last years recruitment numbers by over 33%. They expanded their reach into a number of Institutes of Technology and they had a noticeable presence on over twenty five campuses throughout the country. The enthusiasm, belief, hard work ethic and growth of gra members plays a key role in the renewal of our party.
Leaders Activites
Our leader Michel Martin TD continues to invest huge time and effort in leading our party along the path of renewal and on behalf of all of you, we thank him, his wife Mary and their family most
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sincerely for his commitment. As well as leading our Oireachtas team, Michel spends a number of days and evenings every week on doors with candidates across the country and has a first-hand understanding of the pressures communities & families are facing in different parts of the country Michel lead our Seanad campaign from the front. His willingness to debate the issues involved with all concerned was in clear contrast to the role played by An Taoiseach.
Policy Conferences & Local Policy Meetings

We continue to encourage a greater and deeper involvement of members in party policy development and this weekend will see further debate on motions across all policy areas. Policy groups are in place across nearly all of the main policy areas at the moment. Front bench members have attended a large number of public meetings on areas such as CAP Reform, Crime, Health, Job Creation & Renewable Power across the country to hear at first hand the concerns of communities on these vital issues. We have published policy papers on Seanad Reform, Political Reform, Early Childcare and Education, CAP policy, Suicide Prevention, Health System Funding, Organ Donation, Local Government Reform,Town Centre Renewal and on Women in Enterprise. Senator Mary White hosted an excellent National Womens Lunch in Dublin on February 15th focusing on enterprise. The events had a combined attendance of over 700 and as well as been fine policy fora were also excellent social events. The EU Affairs Committee of the Ard Comhairle travelled to Brussels for a series of meetings around EU Involvement.
Fianna Fil Administration

We would like to thank all of the staff at Fianna Fil HQ and at Leinster House for the commitment to the party and for their professionalism. We continue to ask them to do the impossible and they respond every time. During the year Adrian OHiggins moved to the research office at Leinster House and Christabelle Feeney joined the team at Mount Street to replace Adrian as National Youth Officer.
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Honorary Secretaries Report cont.

Margeurite OLoughlin has joined the HQ team as Leinster Organiser whilst Darragh McShea was appointed as Assistant General Secretary on January 1st.
Tributes
The past 12 months has seen many party members pass to their eternal reward across the country. We thank them and their families for their contribution to our party. The work of renewal continues in their memory. We think in particular of former TDs John OConnell, Harry Blayney, Michael J Noonan, Martin Joe OToole, Noel Davern, Denis Foley, John Carty, Paddy Power, and Peadar Clohessy; former Senators Tom Fitzgerald, Jimmy Mulroy, and Bernard McGlinchey; and Waterford Cllr. Gary Wyse
Conclusion
We thank all of you for your magnificent effort on Fianna Fils behalf during 2013 and to date in 2014. There a vitally important few weeks ahead of us. Beir bua agus beannacht. T se tabhachtach gur leanann muid leis an oibir. Ar aghaidh le Fianna Fil.
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CDC Name
2013 Registration 30 55 41 66 28 97 27 71 46 9 7 4 5 3 1 5 1 7 5 9 9 21 12 36 48
CDC Name cont.
2013 Registration 27 27 28 35
Cavan Donegal Galway East Galway West Leitrim Mayo Monaghan Roscommon/Galway East Sligo Dublin Bay North Dublin Bay South Dublin Central Dublin Fingal Dublin Mid West Dublin North West Dublin Rathdown Dublin South Central Dublin South West Dublin West Dun Laoghaire Carlow Kildare North Kildare South Kilkenny Laois
Longford Meath East Meath West Offaly
Louth 30
Westmeath 32 Wexford 61 Wicklow 19 Clare 93 Cork East Cork North Central Cork North West Cork South Central Cork South West 29 15 50 21 46
Kerry 122 Limerick 42 Limerick City 14 Tipperary 100 Waterford 27 Total 1,461
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Cumann Registration by CDC for 2013 Numbers of Cumainn registered, by year
Joint Honorary Treasurers Report
Niall Collins TD and Margaret Conlon, Joint Honorary Treasurers

We are pleased to present our Honorary Treasurers Report to delegates at this Ard Fheis. As delegates will know, the Party has made significant progress with the Partys Finances in recent years. We have increased our gross Fundraising income in 2013 by nearly 200,000 to 1.17 Million. We have completely changed the profile of our donor base which now places a complete emphasis on small contributions over our wide National Membership and Supporter base and we have managed to bring the overall cost base of the Party under control despite continued cuts in the Partys funding, The details of our fundraising income are provided in this Clar. The individual categories of our fundraising income are set out clearly, the three clear pillars of our funding now comprise of our National Superdraw, the Partys Membership fee income and the National Collection. The Partys Finances work on the basis of five year cycles which budget for key election periods during that cycle. In simple terms, during non-election years, the Party accumulates or pays down debt which have funded important Election campaigns and in election years, we have a net spend after fundraising income is used.
Hugh Dolan
Joint Honorary Treasurer
Niall Collins TD
Joint Honorary Treasurer
Given the continued stability of the Partys Finances, we as your Treasurers, will be putting a significant budget in place to fight the upcoming European and Local Elections but similarly, we expect the costs of these campaigns to be paid for by the end of 2014 at which point we will begin fundraising for the next General Election. The Partys Finances operate now on a five year cycle basis. It is our expectation that the Party will be debt-free by mid-2015. The Party this year has already printed over three Million pieces of literature for our Local Election candidates across the country which have been heavily subsidised and the investment by the Party in a specialised printing press at Party Headquarters in 2013 is proving to be an invaluable asset to the Party as we ramp up our campaigning activity into this years Local Elections. We also have a Graphic Design team at Party Headquarters which assists candidates across the country pull together the necessary content for their local literature.
Fundraising Activities
We have committed to having a election fund in place to fight the upcoming European and Local Elections up to the 23rd May of this year. This spend is well underway already and we are putting
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funds in place to ensure that we have successful election results in both campaigns. We have been only able to achieve this stability and investment in our candidates across the country through your continued support. Every cent raised through fundraising activities is ring-fenced for the purposes of campaigning and electioneering. We thank you sincerely for your support and we ask that you continue to contribute to the rebuilding our great Party. The Partys main fundraising activities are the National Collection and the National Super Draw. We set out the returns, by constituency, for both the National Super Draw and the National Collection in the pages that follow. The Party raised more than 500,000 again in 2013 through the National Super Draw.The top performing CDC was once again Roscommon, returning more than 30,000. Particular credit is owing to Cllr. Martin Connaughton and Mary Devine OCallaghan for achieving this sum. Roscommon was closely followed closely by Clare CDC which also broke the 30,000 mark. These CDCs are a great example of what can be achieved. If every CDC achieved what Roscommon and Clare did, the Party would raise 1.5 million from the Super Draw. After Clare, Cork South Central achieved just over 27,000, Wexford also raised just over 26,000 and Limerick County raised just over 24,000. In 2013, the National Collection produced a total turnover of 200,000 and remains an important fundraiser for the Party.Again, returns by CDC are presented below. With a month to go to a major national collection weekend, we are calling on all members to make a special effort to ensure that the national collection is taken up at every church gate in every CDC. The National Collection is not only an important fundraiser for Fianna Fil; its also an opportunity for Fianna Fil to be active in the community. We are particularly pleased that the Partys fundraising model has changed significantly in recent years. In 2013, approximately 90% of all contributions came from donors who gave us 100 or less. As a Party, our focus on fundraising has moved away from corporate donations and we are committed to raising the necessary resources through smaller contributions from our members and supporters. We are firmly committed to continuing to build on the successes of recent years in fundraising. The National Collection and National Super Draw are vitally important to achieving this. We ask you to do what you can to help us increase the returns for both the National Collection and National Draw in 2014.
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Honorary Treasurers Report
Honorary Treasurers Report cont.

Conclusion
Fundraising is always challenging; this is particularly so in these challenging times. We want to extend our sincere thanks to every member and supporter who give their time and money to raise funds for Fianna Fil. If you are in a position to organise or host a fundraising event in your area, please make contact with ourselves or Darragh McShea in Fianna Fil Headquarters. We appeal to you to continue to make an effort to ensure that Fianna Fil has the resources and capacity to mount campaigns and fight elections over the coming years. We can only do this with your help. Thank you for everything you continue to do for Fianna Fil.
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Exchequer funding account 2013

Exchequer Funding Carried Forward to 2013 Income State Funding Total Income Expenditure Personnel & General Administration Party Organisation & Office Expenditure Rent, Rates & Insurance Legal & Other Professional Fees Telephone & Postage gra Depreciation Light & Heat Travel & Subsistence Training & Education Policy Development & Promotion Computer Maintenance & Website Total Expenditure Excess of Expenditure over Income in 2013 Exchequer Funding Carried Forward to 2014 420,701 106,443 81,857 10,981 30,302 38,986 27,151 3,632 39,272 34,576 57,000 9,167 860,068 (307,789) 582,513 1,167,856 1,167,856 274,724
Election & Fundraising Income 2013

National Superdraw (50%) National Collection (18%) National Membership (27%) Direct Contributions & Fundraising Events (4%) Registration Fees (1%) 589,000 215,783 316,529 43,849 10,100
Total 1,175,261
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Head Office & Party Organisation Accounts 65-66 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2
Superdraw
Superdraw Totals 2012 and 2013
CDC Roscommon Clare Cork SC Wexford Limerick County Galway West Galway East Donegal Westmeath Kerry Cavan Tipperary Louth Cork NW Waterford Meath East Mayo Dublin Fingal Dublin Bay South Offaly Cork East Cork SW Dublin SW 2012 2013 32,750 30,400 31,250 27,650 24,250 21,350 19,650 22,650 30,150 27,150 24,950 22,500 20,050 18,250 CDC Kildare North Laois Sligo Dublin Bay North Dublin West Kildare South Meath West Kilkenny Wicklow Dublin Rathdown Dublin SC Longford Leitrim Monaghan Cork NC Dublin Mid West Dun Laoghaire Limerick City Carlow Dublin Central Dublin NW 2012 2013 8,150 10,100 7,750 6,750 8,350 9,850 9,900 10,600 10,350 8,550 8,350 8,150 8,000 7,650 7,250 7,100 6,700 6,700
10,250 8,350
26,550 27,000
16,550 18,050 16,750 17,250 18,750 17,150 16,750 16,000 16,900 15,700 17,550 15,100 13,250 11,850 10,150 14,350 9,400 14,750 7,950 15,250 15,100 13,250 12,700 12,500 11,150 10,250 9,900 8,950
5,300 6,750
6,150 6,550 7,950 6,450 7,950 7,550 5,300 6,900 4,850 3,950 3,650 6,050 5,700 5,350 5,250 3,950 3,050 2,000
15,750 13,150
1,750 3,750
Total
574,750 589,750
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National Collection Constituency Totals 2012 & 2013

National Collection Constituency Totals 2012
11,376.94 Mayo 6,010.38 Donegal 10,654.64 Offaly 7,674.82 Wexford
National Collection Constituency Totals 2013

10,483.39 Mayo 5,966.19 Donegal 10,534.80 Offaly 5,949.48 Wexford
Galway East Galway West Cavan Leitrim Roscommon Sligo Monaghan Dublin Bay North Dublin Bay South Dublin Central Dublin Fingal Dublin Mid West Dublin North West Dublin Rathdown Dublin South Central Dublin South West Dublin West Dun Laoghaire Kilkenny Kildare South Carlow Laois Louth
6,513.18 4,898.34 13,882.15 5,301.76 5,556.13 1,239.84 4,197.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 6,453.98 767.30 172.50 5,838.42 4,639.16
Wicklow Meath West Westmeath Longford Kildare North Meath East Cork North Central Cork South Central Cork East Cork North West Cork South West Kerry Limerick Limerick City Tipperary Clare Waterford
175.00 4,848.58 6,376.95 4,173.41 2,209.02 5,364.66 761.00 1,212.00 4,286.92 9,861.49 1,992.39 16,243.96 24,292.01 1,737.20 11,320.39 16,860.48 2,543.23
Galway East Galway West Cavan Leitrim Roscommon Sligo Monaghan Dublin Bay North Dublin Bay South Dublin Central Dublin Fingal Dublin Mid West Dublin North West Dublin Rathdown Dublin South Central Dublin South West Dublin West Dun Laoghaire Kilkenny Kildare South Carlow Laois Louth
5,048.40 5,832.57 12,084.08 6,319.49 7,387.98 1,383.40 4,900.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,789.91 720.00 841.40 6,867.81 4,658.84
Wicklow Meath West Westmeath Longford Kildare North Meath East Cork North Central Cork South Central Cork East Cork North West Cork South West Kerry Limerick Limerick City Tipperary Clare Waterford
350.00 4,470.70 4,662.32 6,076.41 872.64 5,554.85 2,003.42 1,285.56 5,307.63 9,334.66 1,745.62 14,446.79 19,808.37 464.00 17,963.09 15,066.36 3,225.40
Total 209,455.86
Total 207,406.14
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Contact Details - Dil ireann

Spokesperson on Marine & Fisheries
Tel: 053 923 5046 Email: john.browne@oireachtas.ie Office: Lower Church Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
John Browne TD
Spokesperson on Environment & Local Government

Tel: 057 932 1976 Email: barry.cowen@oireachtas.ie Office: Grand Canal House, William St, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Wexford
Barry Cowen TD
Offaly
Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation

Tel: 096 77613 Email: dara.calleary@oireachtas.ie Office: 19 Pearse Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Dara Calleary TD
Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food & Community Affairs

Tel: 091 562 846 Email: eamon.ocuiv@oireachtas.ie Office: Kirwan House, Flood Street, Galway, Co. Galway
Mayo
amon Cuv TD
Galway West
Spokesperson on Justice & Equality

Tel: 061 300 149 / 01 618 4277 Email: niall.collins@oireachtas.ie Office: Red House Hill, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick
Niall Collins TD
Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism & Sport

Tel: 065 689 1115 / 01 618 3514 Email: timmy.dooley@oireachtas.ie Office: 8 Mill Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Timmy Dooley TD
Limerick County
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Clare
Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & Reform

Tel: 057 873 2692 Email: sean.fleming@oireachtas.ie Office: Silveracre, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Spokesperson on Horticulture & Rural Affairs

Tel: 042 933 1032 / 01 618 3468 Email: seamus.kirk@oireachtas.ie Office: Rathiddy, Knockbridge, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Sen Fleming TD
Laois
Seamus Kirk TD
Louth
Spokesperson on Mental Health & Special Needs

Tel: 093 24070 Email: colm.keaveney@oireachtas.ie Office: Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway
Colm Keaveney TD
Spokesperson on Housing, Planning & Gaeltacht Affairs

Tel: 090 967 8147 Email: michael.kitt@oireachtas.ie Office: Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Galway East
Michael P. Kitt TD
Galway East
Spokesperson on Health
Tel: 021 450 2289 Email: billy.kelleher@oireachtas.ie Office: 28a Ballyhooley Road, Dillons Cross, Co. Cork
Billy Kelleher TD Michel Martin TD
Leader & Spokesperson on Northern Ireland

Tel: 021 432 0088 Email: micheal@michealmartin.ie Office: 137 Evergreen Road, Turners Cross, Co. Cork
Cork North Central
Cork South Central

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Your Team in Leinster House
Spokesperson on Education & Skills

Tel: 074 937 3131 Email: charlie.mcconalogue@oireachtas.ie Office: Chapel Street, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal
Charlie McConalogue TD
Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural Resources

Tel: 029 51299 / 01 618 3595 Email: michael@michaelmoynihantd.ie Office: Percival St, Kanturk, Co. Cork / Lower Main St, Charleville, Co. Cork
Donegal
Michael Moynihan TD
Cork North West
Spokesperson on Finance
Tel: 021 437 6699 Email: michael.mcgrath@oireachtas.ie Office: Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Michael McGrath TD Sen Fearghal TD
Fianna Fil Whip & Spokesperson on Constitutional Reform; Arts & Culture; Defence
Tel: 059 863 4805 / 01 618 3948 Email: sean.ofearghail@oireachtas.ie Office: 4 Offaly Street, Athy, Co. Kildare
Cork South Central
Kildare South
Spokesperson on Small Business Regulatory Framework & Chairman, Public Accounts Committee
Tel: 056 777 0672 Email: john@johnmcguinness.ie Office: OLoughlin Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Spokesperson on Social Protection & Social Equality

Tel: 061 454 488 / 061 454 522 Email: willie.odea@oireachtas.ie Office: 2 Glenview Gardens, Farrenshone, Limerick, Co. Limerick
John McGuinness TD
Carlow/Kilkenny
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Willie ODea TD
Limerick City
Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Trade; Border Region Development

Tel: 049 436 2366 Email: brendan.smith@oireachtas.ie Office: 3 Carrickfern, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Brendan Smith TD
Spokesperson on Communications, Energy & Natural Resources

Email: mark.daly@oireachtas.ie Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Senator Mark Daly
Cavan/Monaghan
Kerry
Spokesperson on Children
Tel: 0044 933 0769 Email: robert.troy@oireachtas.ie Office: Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Robert Troy TD
Spokesperson on Children & European Affairs

Tel: 01 618 3853 / 01 618 4424 Email: terry.leyden@oireachtas.ie Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Longford/Westmeath
Senator Terry Leyden
Contact Details - Seanad ireann

Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & Reform
Tel: 01 618 3310 Email: thomas.byrne@oireachtas.ie Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Roscommon/ Galway Spokesperson on Health

Tel: 086 267 4764 Email: marc.macsharry@oireachtas.ie Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Senator Marc MacSharry
Senator Thomas Byrne
Meath East
Sligo/Leitrim
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Spokesperson on Social Protection

Tel: 01 618 3310 Email: paschal.mooney@oireachtas.ie Office: Carrick Road, Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim
Senator Paschal Mooney Senator Darragh OBrien
Seanad Leader & Spokesperson on Finance

Tel: 01 845 7741 Email: darragh.obrien@oireachtas.ie Office: Suite 7, Manor House, Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Sligo/Leitrim
Dublin Fingal
Spokesperson on Agriculture, Marine & Food

Tel: 074 916 5466 Email: brian.odomhnaill@oireachtas.ie Office: Main Street, Gortahork, Co. Donegal
Leas Chathoirleach & Spokesperson on Justice, Equality & Defence

Tel: 027 53840 / 01 618 3079 Email: denis.odonovan@oireachtas.ie Office: Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry, Co. Cork
Senator Denis ODonovan
Senator Brian Domhnaill
Donegal
Cork South West
Spokesperson on Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs

Tel: 062 61122 / 01 618 4018 Email: labhras.omurchu@oireachtas.ie Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism & Sport

Tel: 068 21831 Email: ned.osullivan@oireachtas.ie Office: Cahirdown, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Senator Ned OSullivan
Senator Labhrs Murch
Tipperary
www.fiannafail.ie
Kerry
Spokesperson on Education & Skills

Tel: 01 618 3156 Email: averil.power@oireachtas.ie Office: Seanad ireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Senator Averil Power
Group Whip & Spokesperson on Environment, Community & Local Government

Tel: 01 618 3561 Email: diarmuid.wilson@oireachtas.ie Office: 46 Carrickfern, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Senator Diarmuid Wilson
Dublin Bay North
Cavan/Monaghan
Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Trade

Tel: 01 618 3763 / 051 421 771 Email: jim.walsh@oireachtas.ie Office: Mountgarrett Castle, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Senator Jim Walsh
Wexford
Spokesperson on Enterprise, Jobs & Innovation

Tel: 01 618 3820 Email: mwhite@oireachtas.ie Office: 6 Wyckham Park Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16
Senator Mary White
Dublin Rathdown
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Resolutions Resolutions
Ard-Fheis Standing Orders and Governing Procedures

Procedure:
The ruling of the Cathaoirleach or the presiding Leas-Cathaoirleach on all matters of procedure is final.
Resolutions:
Resolutions submitted by units and listed on the Clr may be moved by a delegate from that unit. Priority shall be given to a delegate from the unit and other delegates may be permitted to move or speak to a resolution.
Amendment to a Resolution:
An amendment may be moved only if notice of the proposed amendment has been given in writing to the Cathaoirleach and it has been accepted as relevant. An amendment proposing a direct negative to a resolution may not be moved.
Decisions on Resolutions:
Decisions will be made by a show of hands. In the event of the Cathaoirleach being unable to decide the outcome of any vote, a count will be made by tellers. Only voting delegates are eligible to be counted showing their official delegate tickets to the tellers.
Speakers on Resolutions:
The proposer to a resolution is allowed two minutes to speak. Speakers to a resolution are allowed two minutes to speak.
Registration at Speakers Corner:
A delegate registration desk will be available at all sessions to register speakers for resolutions. The Cathaoirleach will be given the full list of speakers by the registration desk officials. Delegates intending to speak must register well in advance of the appropriate session. Delegates registered to speak will be invited by the Cathaoirleach to come to the podium provided.
Suspension of Standing Orders:
A notice of motion for the suspension of standing orders for a specific purpose must be signed by representatives of 10% of registered cumainn before the terms of the motion are submitted to the Cathaoirleach. The signature and designation of each representative will appear on the notice of motion. The Cathaoirleach will then inform the Ard-Fheis that the motion to suspend standing orders for the purpose mentioned will be put to the Ard-Fheis two hours later. The proposers should be present and ready to identify themselves when the motion is put.
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Voting Arrangements
Organisation
1. That this Ard Fheis commits the Party to initiate a Social Media strategy that would lead to connecting all units within the Fianna Fil organisation.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis commits the Party to put in place a Liaison Officer between all gra units and relevant to all cumainn in order to keep all gra members connected with the Party, after they leave college.
3. That this Ard Fheis recognises the importance of gra Fianna Fil and the motions passed at its National Youth Conference. Therefore, this Ard Fheis mandates the Ard Chomhairle to pass or reject all organisational motions passed at the National Youth Conference at the first meeting of the Rules & Procedures Committee of the Ard Chomhairle following the National Youth Conferences.
Caoimhin de Barra NUIG, Galway West CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis consider abolishing the registration fee for all Chomhairl Ceantair.
Sean Lemass Cumann, Clare CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis calls for the establishment of a special committee under the National Executive to seek the views of all CDC units to discuss with each CDC at a full meeting the role and future of our cumainn within the Fianna Fil Party structure. Following on from this, a report should be prepared by the Committee and presented to the National Executive for discussion.
Tipperary CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis call for the moratorium on fundraising during the National Draw to be limited to a period of ten weeks, notified four weeks in advance, and if the National Draw period is extended, the moratorium should not be extended.
Dublin Bay South CDC www.fiannafail.ie
Organisation cont.
7. That this Ard Fheis calls on Fianna Fil Headquarters to forthwith adopt a standard administrative procedure of immediate notification of the new member details, including those who join via the fiannafail.ie website, to their respective CDC Secretary and Constituency Organiser.
Dublin Bay South CDC
8. That this Ard Fheis proposes that the Committee of Twenty be abolished and replaced by two delegates from each CDC.
Dublin Bay South CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis calls for the Four Year Rule for officers elected to all officer boards be made retrospective andeffective from this Ard Fheis.
Prosperous Cumann, Kildare North CDC. Related Motion from Maynooth Comhairle Ceantair (Kildare North CDC)
10. That this Ard Fheis proposes that all the appointment of Local Area Representatives should first and foremost be the responsibility of the Comhairle Ceantair.
Maynooth Comhairle Ceantair, Kildare North CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis strongly recommends that no quota system be used in membership elections to a reformed Ard Comhairle.
12. That this Ard Fheis requests that the location of all future Ard Fheiseanna be a central location so as to encourage maximum participation of the party membership.
Donegal North East CDC
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Resolutions
Organisation cont.
13. That this Ard Fheis calls on the party to begin actively and seriously participating and engaging in the political process in Northern Ireland. Following on from this, the party should begin fielding candidates for election there for 2019.
Donegal North East CDC. Related Motion from TCD Wolfe Tone Cumann (Dublin Bay South CDC)
14. That this Ard Fheis calls for the provision to be made for the holding of votes by secret ballot on Ard Fheis motions in the Clr if such a request is made by at least 10 cumainn prior to the Ard Fheis.
15. That this Ard Fheis calls for as wide a selection as possible of candidates who represent important areas of business and culture to ensure that our party can speak with authority and experience in all areas.
Drummond Whelan Cumann, Dublin Bay South CDC
16. That this Ard Fheis calls for an election strategy to be agreed jointly between Chomhairl Ceanntair and the NCC and should be in place before nominations for selection conventions open.
Maynooth Comhairle Ceantair, Kildare North CDC. Related Motions from Kildare North CDC, Dublin Bay South CDC, Maynooth Comhairle Ceantair (Kildare North CDC), Cork North West CDC, Killone Cumann (Clare CDC), Cobh Cumann (Cork East CDC)
17. That this Ard Fheis proposes that following candidates being selected by the One Member One Vote, a system should be put in place to ensure that the same standard and calibre of candidate is kept throughout the country. This motion proposes that after coming through selection, candidates are then interviewed at HQ level in order to ensure that they are of a high standard/calibre.
Maynooth Comhairle Ceantair, Kildare North CDC. Related Motions from Trinity College Wolfe Tone Cumann (Dublin Bay South CDC)
www.fiannafail.ie
Organisation cont.
18. That this Ard Fheis calls for the establishment of Fianna Fil Womens Network. This will be a network open to all members of Fianna Fil. It will seek to implement the proposals outlined in the Fianna Fil Gender Equality policy document. As part of this process, within six weeks from this Ard Fheis elections to an organising committee of eight people plus a chair will be held. This committee will organise a one day conference organised on the theme of women in public life to take place within six weeks after the local and European elections on May 23. Fianna Fils womens network will organise fundraising to support prospective female candidates for the party. Fianna Fil recognises the barriers to women in public life are multifaceted and need a coordinated approach to fully address these. These are outlined in the Fianna Fil Gender Equality policy and can be summarised as the 5 Cs: Cash, Confidence, Convention, Childcare, Contacts.
Cork East gra CDC. Related Motions from Waterford gra CDC, Gary Wyse Cumann (Waterford CDC), Cobh Cumann (Cork East CDC)
19. That this Ard Fheis reaffirms Fianna Fils commitment to listen to the views and concerns of its members and lays down the following process to effectively and efficiently act on them: party spokespersons or others including secretaries/chairpersons of Oireachtas committees, chief whip, party leader, general secretary, to whom issues are referred, by motion of a Comhairle Dilcheantair, shall (i) immediately acknowledge receipt of correspondence and indicate their support, if any (ii) engage as appropriate, with the Rna Oinigh of the CDC (iii) issue a progress report in writing to the Rna Oinigh in advance of the date of the next scheduled CDC meeting, and (iv) continue to report on, and progress the work of, achieving a satisfactory outcome.
John Browne Cumann, Cork North West CDC; Related Motions from Cork North West CDC; Thomas Davis Cumann (Cork East CDC), Grenagh Padraig Ui Shuilleabhain (Cork North Central CDC), Killavullen Cumann (Cork North West CDC)
20. That this Ard Fheis moves that all duties, powers and responsibilities of CDCs/CCs and their officers should be clearly defined in the coru and be made available to all members.
Killone Cumann, Clare CDC
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Resolutions
Organisation cont.
21. That this Ard Fheis instructs that the role of Constituency Organiser/Director of Elections and their powers and responsibilities be clearly defined in the Coru.
Killone Cumann, Clare CDC
22. That this Ard Fheis recognises the valuable motions and ideas passed at all Ard Fheiseanna. Therefore, HQ should be mandated to publish a list of the motions passed at each Ard Fheis and this list be sent to each unit secretary within a week of each Ard Fheis conclusion.
Clare gra, Clare CDC
23. That this Ard Fheis mandates that 10% of CDC funding be allocated to gra activities in their constituency.
Clare gra, Clare CDC
24. That this Ard Fheis calls for all nominees going for selection at Fianna Fil selection conventions to take part in a debate ahead of members casting their vote. Such a change on past procedure makes sense in the context of the move from cumann voting to OMOV.
Cobh Cumann, Cork East CDC
25. That this Ard Fheis mandates the party to draft new, or revise its existing policies. That they seek submissions from members in advance of publication to tap into our internal expertise throughout the organisation and also to give grassroots members greater ownership of party policy.
www.fiannafail.ie
Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht

1. That this Ard Fheis stands 100% with the Irish language and with all persons who want to use the Irish language in their everyday life.
Dingle Comhairle Ceantair, Kerry CDC; Related Motion: Donegal North East CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis will remember and put right and include the forgotten women in history and their role in 1916 and the development of the state.
Ennis Comhairle Ceantair, Clare CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis acknowledges the contribution of the Irishmen and women who fought during the First World War and recognises the sacrifices made.
PH Pearse Cumann, Wexford CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to restore democratic elections to dars na Gaeltachta.
Ballybunion Cumann, Kerry CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis condemns the total lack of respect this Government has shown towards the Irish language since taking office and commends the actions taken by Sen Cuirrein in highlighting this matter.
Clogheen Cumann, Tipperary CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis recognises Fianna Fils immense contribution to the development of the Arts in Ireland and calls on the Fianna Fil Spokesperson for the Arts to publish a new Fianna Fil policy in this area.
Youghal Cumann, Cork East CDC
7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to recognise the immense contribution of Seamus Heaney to the Arts in Ireland.
Charles Daly Cumann, Cork South Central CDC 75 Ard-Fheis Clr 51
Resolutions
Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht cont.

8. That this Ard Fheis calls for the establishment of a museum to honour the men and women of the 1916 Rising in the GPO in advance of the 100th anniversary of the Rising.
amon de Valera Cumann, Cork North Central CDC
9. Dearbhaonn an Ard Fheis seo tacaocht ballraocht Fhianna Fil don rl an Comisinir Teanga chun stdas an Ghaeilge agus Gaeilgeoir a chosaint agus a neart.
Corr na Mna, Gaillimhe Thiar CDC
10. Cineann an Ard Fheis seo an easpa tacaochta at lirithe ag an Rialtas reatha don Straitis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge. ilonn an Ard Fheis seo cothromaocht na Finne le haghaidh saornaigh a labhrann Gaeilge.
An Chloch Bhreach, Gaillimhe Thiar CDC
11. T ballraocht Fhianna Fil tiomnaithe ar an Gaeilge a chur chun cinn i ngach gn dobair an Phairt, n gCumann suas chuig an Ard Chomhairle, agus san Oireachtas agus sna Comhairl itila.
Comhairle Ceantair Chonamara Thuaidh
12. Molann an Ard Fheis seo gur cheart deis a bheith ag foth-choist Fhianna Fil rin a chur ar aghaidh go dt an Ard Fheis.
Cumann Choill Rua/An Cnoc, Gaillimhe Thiar CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Enterprise, Jobs & Innovation

1. That This Ard Fheis proposes that in order for Waterford to hold its current status as the Gateway City of the Southeast, the IDA office in Waterford must reopen. It must also have an IDA Southeast Regional Director. A panel of Industry Subject Matter Experts should be set up in coordination with a Waterford based IDA office.
Ballygunner Cumann, Waterford CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis calls for the abolition of the Jobsbridge program and an end to the exploitation of young Irish people by the programme.
Kevin Barry Cumann UCD, Dublin South CDC; Related Motion: Gary Wyse Cumann, Waterford CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis fully supports the Community Employment projects for all the good work done and are continuing to do throughout the whole of Ireland.
Fahan Cumann, Donegal CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to include the renewal of town centres as part of its efforts to tackle unemployment.
gra, Dn Laoghaire CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis calls for urgent action to alleviate the escalating costs imposed on businesses seeking to create jobs including energy, waste disposal and commercial rates.
Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
6. This Ard Fheis calls for the establishment of a State-owned Enterprise Bank to support SMEs.
Dn Laoghaire Cumann, Dn Laoghaire CDC
7. That this Ard Fheis calls for greater protection to be put in place for part time workers including those on so called zero hours contracts.
Harry Colley Cumann, Dublin South West CDC
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Enterprise, Jobs & Innovation cont.

8. That this Ard Fheis calls for all workers to have the right to be represented by a union in negotiations on wages and conditions of employment.
Glasnevin North Cumann, Dublin North West CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis calls for the retention of the local input of public representatives and business groups through the County Enterprise Boards.
Ballaghaderreen Cumann, Roscommon CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis calls for a new national wage agreement to be negotiated.
Sean Lemass Cumann, Wicklow CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis calls for targets to be set for all banks to deal with outstanding SME debt.
Abbey Cumann, Galway East CDC
12. That this Ard Fheis rejects any trade agreement with South American countries which would allow meat that does not conform to European standards to be imported into Ireland.
Kilanna Cumann, Wexford CDC
13. That this Ard Fheis condemns the additional burden on businesses arising from changes to illness benefit in the recent budget.
Shinrone Cumann, Offaly CDC
14. That this Ard Fheis calls for urgent action to reduce the cost of examinership and the timeframe over which it can be achieved.
Bobby Walsh (OMaolain / Pearse) Cumann, Dublin Bay South CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Education & Skills

1. That this Ard Fheis calls upon the Government to introduce technology based education for teachers at both primary and secondary levels.
Connolly/Sarsfield Cumann (Lucan), Dublin Mid West CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for Education to examine the possibilities around the creation of a second level subject or module based on Ulster Scots dialect, literature, traditions and heritage.
Trinity College Wolfe Tone Cumann, Dublin Bay South CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis condemns the Fine Gael/Labour government policy of the denigration of the Irish language by the reduction of teachers in small rural Gaelscoileanna and calls for the reversal of this policy immediately.
Navan West Comhairle Ceantair, Meath West CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis recognises the importance of SUSI, but also recognises that there are anomalies within the system. Therefore, this Ard Fheis calls on our spokesperson on Education & Skills to call for a re-evaluation of SUSI, assessing applications on the basis of the net income of the household.
Caoimhin de Barra NUIG
5. That this Ard Fheis demands the restoration of the Higher Education third level grants processing systems to local authorities so that eligible students can receive their grants early during the pre-Christmas period, rather than having to wait until the end of the academic year by which time some students have abandoned their studies because of the costs involved.
Killorglin Comhairle Ceantair, Kerry CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Department of Education to introduce a curriculum based course on sexual and mental health to be taught in secondary schools by teaching staff, ending the practice of third party groups being brought into schools for this purpose.
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Resolutions
Education & Skills cont.

7. That this Ard Fheis calls for the introduction of an examinable leaving certificate course entitled Politics and Philosophy.
Clare gra CDC
8. That this Ard Fheis calls for the amendment of the Universities Act of 1997 to make it explicitly clear that membership of a third level student union is non-mandatory.
Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD, Dublin South CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis supports the development of a new Leaving Certificate subject centred on computer programming, computer science and information technology.
www.fiannafail.ie
Justice & Equality

1. That this Ard Fheis recognises the need for all Garda to receive specific training and guidance on how to deal with suicidal drivers or people who are known or suspected to have suicidal ideation.
Rochestown Cumann, Cork South Central CDC. Related Motions from Charles Daly Cumann (Cork South Central CDC), Sen McCarthy Comhairle Ceantair (Cork North Central CDC)
2. That this Ard Fheis supports the call of the Rape Crisis Centre for the judiciary to participate in education programmes on the impact of rape on individuals.
London & Brussels Cumainn
3. That this Ard Fheis proposes that the government should put legislation in place to give autonomy to shut down a social media site that leads to a fatality of one of its citizens.
Oranmore/Coolarne Comhairle Ceantair, Galway West CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Parliamentary Party to work to improve the Bill regarding gender recognition to allow people aged 16 to 18 to be covered by its gender recognition provisions.
5. That this Ard Fheis calls for the establishment of a special financial criminal court.
Donogh OMalley Cumann. UCC, Cork South Central CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis demands that the government review and reverse the decision to close rural Garda stations and restore the Garda presence in these stations to what it was pre-closure so that older people in rural areas do not have to lock themselves into their homes due to the constant fear and threats of attack, assaults, robbery, intimidation and potential loss of their lives.
7. That this Ard Fheis calls for fathers to be granted the same parentage rights as mothers.
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Resolutions
Justice & Equality cont.

8. That this Ard Fheis supports the creation of an independent police commission, which needs to be created to meet the challenges of policing in Ireland in the 21st Century. We believe that there is a need for the establishment of a non-departmental public body under statute to provide governance to, and ensure accountability of, policingwithin the current and future legal architecture in Ireland.
Dunmanway Cumann, Cork South West CDC. Related motion from Trinity College Wolfe Tone Cumann (Dublin Bay South CDC)
9. That this Ard Fheis supports the establishment of a Judicial Council with responsibility for the representation of the judiciary, an independent disciplinary process, judicial education and judicial involvement in the appointment process.
Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD, Dublin Rathdown CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis expresses alarm at the 85% increase in racism cases reported to the Immigrant Council of Ireland in 2013 and supports the introduction of an independent reporting system to assure victims they have nothing to fear in coming forward.
Gary Wyse Cumann, Waterford CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis is concerned at the seven month delay in implementing the unanimous recommendation of the Oireachtas Justice Committee for laws targeting the buyers of sex; to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking for sexual exploitation.
12. That this Ard Fheis calls for legislation to be updated to reflect the increasing important role of step parents in modern families. This should be looked at in the widest possible terms taking board the views of step parents themselves.
www.fiannafail.ie
Justice & Equality cont.

13. This Ard Fheis recognises the ill effects Cash for Gold shops are having within communities and has seen significant increases in burglaries in many residential areas due to the lack of regulation within these businesses and calls on the Government to regulate the industry heavily, using every legal means necessary.
amon de Valera Cumann, Galway West CDC
14. That this Ard Fheis recognises the damage being done to young people and society at large by the trend in new irresponsible drinking patterns and calls for the age at which people can purchase alcohol in an off licence to be increased to 21, whilst offsetting any decrease in business footfall by reinstating the off sales trading hours to half past eleven.
Dublin Rathdown CDC. Related Motions from John Browne Cumann (Cork North West CDC), Macroom Comhairle Ceantair (Cork North West CDC)
15. That this Ard Fheis recognises the importance of community policing and calls on the government to ensure community Garda are not pulled from their duties.
Dun Laoghaire gra CDC
16. That this Ard Fheis calls for a refocusing of resources into community based policing initiatives in order to reassure communities affected by crime and antisocial behaviour.
Dublin South West CDC
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Resolutions
Finance
1. That this Ard Fheis abhors this Governments policy of unfairness when imposing new taxes and charges on citizens and that all such measures should be based on ones ability to pay.
Bray Comhairle Ceantair, Wicklow CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis is in favour of exempting from the Property Tax in 2015, those households affected by the recent flooding and storm damage.
Caoimhin de Barra NUIG Galway; Related Motion from Clare gra CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis asks Fianna Fil to continue to uphold the Partys National policy that the Local Property Tax is being imposed on the Irish economy at the wrong time and imposes unfair valuations on households across Ireland. However, if this tax continues to be upheld by this Fine Gael/Labour government, this Ard Fheis request that Fianna Fil adopt a policy at Local Council level that 10% of the redistributed funds back to Local Councils in 2015 would be ring-fenced for individual Local Estates and Roads based on what they pay in total in their areas to address local issues in their estates. This would bring about a direct investment of up to 44 Million into Local Estates across Ireland to address local issues and would be the first coordinated National policy to address local level issues.
Brian J. Lenihan Cumann, Galway West CDC; Related Motions from Enniscorthy/Bunclody Comhairle Ceantair (Wexford CDC), amon de Valera Cumann (Galway West CDC)
4. That this Ard Fheis wishes to note the outstanding job done by Deputy John McGuinness TD, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.
5. That this Ard Fheis calls for a mechanism to be implemented allowing tax payers to allocate up to 1% of their paid tax to a registered charitable institution of their choice.
Trinity College Wolfe Tone Cumann, Dublin North Central
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to introduce a tax break for SMEs which hire an unemployed person under the age of 26.
www.fiannafail.ie Donogh OMalley Cumann, UCC, Cork South Central CDC
Finance cont.
7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to set the property tax on all principal private residences valued at 250k, or less, be fixed at 100 a year.
8. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to exempt all old age pensioners from property tax except where the combined income in the household exceeds 55k.
9. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to find a means whereby the state can aid those struggling or unable to pay their mortgages in the same way the state in the past came to the rescue of the banks.
10. That this Ard Fheis commits the Fianna Fil Parliamentary Party to publishing legislation for the combating of the South Easts unemployment problems through the creation of a defined Economic Development Zone (akin to IFSC/Shannon Free Zone) in Waterford.
William Kenneally Cumann, Waterford CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis notes that many city councils impose liabilities for unpaid commercial rates from past leaseholders to new occupants of commercial properties. This Ard Fheis believes thatthis liability acts as a barrier to new businesses. This Ard Fheis proposes that in the interest of filling vacant commercial properties in our towns and cities, the liability on new occupants be removed.
Blackrock Cumann, Dun Laoghaire CDC
12. That this Ard Fheis recognises the burden of those in societys squeezed middle, who having bought houses at the height of the market and are now in negative equity with jobs of lesser salaries, are now also being used to so called broaden the tax base by paying property tax, water tax, USC and higher health insurance, as a result they have been frozen out of participating in the domestic economy.
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Resolutions
Finance cont.
13. That this Ard Fheis condemns the Fine Gael and Labour government for their callous cuts that affect older people and in particular the raising of the income threshold for eligibility for the medical card and levies on health insurance.
Cabn tSile / An Baile Breac Cumann, Dun Laoghaire CDC
14. That this Ard Fheis commits to re-establish confidence in the charity sector through necessary legislative changes and administrative reform and to overcome the impact of declining donations and the provision of funds to local charities and community groups due to the highly publicised findings of the Public Accounts Committee.
15. That this Ard Fheis condemns the failure of the banks to develop sustainable solutions to the problems faced by families in mortgage arrears.
Brackenstown (Cyril Gallagher) Cumann, Dublin Fingal CDC
16. That this Ard Fheis calls for mortgage holders to be allowed retain their tracker mortgages if their circumstances require them to move home.
Tramore Cumann, Waterford CDC
17. That this Ard Fheis calls for action to address the lack of competition in the banking sector which is leading to increased fees and charges for customers.
Padraig Mac Piarais Cumann, Dublin Bay North CDC
18. That this Ard Fheis calls for the State to be the insurer of last resort for residential and business customers who cannot obtain cover from insurance companies.
Tomas Mac Donchadha Cumann, Dublin Central CDC
19. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to accept Fianna Fils proposals to safeguard the interests of residential mortgage holders whose loans are sold to unregulated third parties.
North Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC www.fiannafail.ie
Finance cont.
20. That this Ard Fheis supports a comprehensive inquiry into the banking collapse including the impact of action taken by the European authorities.
Clann an Phiarsaign Cumann, Dublin South West CDC
21. That this Ard Fheis believes that a properly functioning Banking union should include a uniform system of bank regulation, resolution and deposit guarantee and will support these within the ALDE, European Parliament and the Oireachtas.
Thomas Condon Cumann, Meath East CDC.
22. That this Ard Fheis believes that a genuine stimulus programme is required within Europe which should include new revenues for development programmes.
Erskine Childers Cumann, Wicklow CDC
23. That this Ard Fheis believes that the leaders of Europe have failed to show the ambition or urgency required by the current economic crisis.
Carlow gra CDC
24. That this Ard Fheis recognises the unfairness of the levy on pension funds and calls for it to be ended forthwith.
Ferbane Cumann, Offaly CDC
25. That this Ard Fheis calls for the income tax burden to be reduced on working families.
Carlow gra CDC
26. That this Ard Fheis calls on NAMA to increase its supply of social housing.
Brusna Cumann, Roscommon CDC
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Resolutions
Finance cont.
27. That this Ard Fheis calls for the European Commission to conclude its investigation into Irelands corporation tax rules and end the uncertainty it has created.
Dun Laoghaire Cumann, Dun Laoghaire CDC
28. That this Ard Fheis calls for greater support for the Credit Union sector and an urgent review of lending restrictions that is being imposed on many credit unions.
Erskine Childers Cumann, Wicklow CDC
29. That this Ard Fheis calls for action by the European authorities to give effect to the June 2012 summit declaration to break the link between sovereign and bank debt including retrospective recapitalisation of the banks.
Liam Mellows Cumann, Galway East CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Public Expenditure & Public Sector Reform

1. That this Ard Fheis recognises the struggling middle class families in Ireland and also the struggling workers on the frontline of the public sector. Therefore, this Ard Fheis mandates the Parliamentary Party to prepare a policy document showing the savings possible from restructuring and cutting middle management in all the public sector.
Caoimhin de Barra, NUIG
2. That this Ard Fheis asks the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party to bring a Bill to the house before the summer recess to completely eliminate unvouched expenses both by elected members and employees in all government departments. All expenses would have to be approved and stringent back up for each expense would have to be provided.
3. That is Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for Finance to reverse the unfair cuts to one group, i.e. public service.
Regional Cumann, Limerick City
4. That this Ard Fheis opposes the sale of State assets unless a clear public case can be made to show that it is the public good and all proceeds are used to support investment in jobs.
Edmondstown Cumann, Roscommon CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis calls for an immediate end to all top up salary payments in taxpayer funded agencies.
Cappaquinn Cumann, Galway East CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis calls for the ban on the payment of bonuses to managers in the commercial semi state sector to remain in place until the economy recovers.
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Public Expenditure & Public Sector Reform cont.

7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to apply for assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund to deal with recent flood damage.
Conna Cumann, Cork East CDC
8. That this Ard Fheis calls on all senior appointments to tax payer funded positions, including appointment to State boards, should be publicly advertised.
Thomas Condon Cumann, Meath East CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis calls the appointment of more women to State boards with the aim of a minimum of 45% to be achieved by 2016.
North Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis calls for State procurement to be conducted in a manner that ensures local firms have a fair opportunity to compete for business.
amon de Valera Cumann, Wicklow CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Agriculture, Food & Community Affairs

1. That this Ard Fheis requests that the Government and Europe pay any outstanding single farm payments for 2013 immediately to Irish farmers.
John Browne Cumann, Cork North West CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis commits to making fishing and fisheries a vital part of the Irish economy and ensuring that people are not penalise.
Dingle Comhairle Ceantair, Kerry CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis opposes the dismantling of rural Ireland by a thousand cuts and reaffirms Fianna Fil commitment to rural life.
Dingle Comhairle Ceantair, Kerry CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis ensures that Fianna Fil will protect rural Ireland.
Ennis Comhairle Ceantair, Clare CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis condemns the governments deeply unfair CAP proposals.
Portarlington, Offaly CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to implement a fair CAP that provides for a fair return to all Irish farmers across the country and achieves sustainable, high quality agricultural produce at an affordable price for consumers.
Lusmagh, Offaly CDC
7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to reverse cuts to the Disadvantaged Areas scheme.
Carlow gra
8. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to meets its promises to provide 50/50 cofinancing on Pillar Two rural development.
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Agriculture, Food & Community Affairs cont.

9. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government not to penalise farmers for the misidentification of land parcels.
Kentstown Cumann, Meath East CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis call on the government to support the Dairy sector in the lead up to the end of Milk Quotas in March 2015.
Bellewstown Cumann, Meath East CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis condemns the governments failure to provide sufficient funding for the LEADER programme to support rural Ireland.
Kentstown Cumann, Meath East CDC
12. That this Ard Fheis supports Eamon OCuivs national tour and commitment to stimulating debate on a fair CAP reform for all farmers.
Dunderry, Meath West CDC
13. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to establish a new a Suckler Cow Welfare scheme that is accessible to all farmers.
14. That this Ard Fheis condemns the aggressive pricing of retailers driving down meat costs and calls on the government to address the growing crisis in the bull market.
Dunderry, Meath West CDC
15. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to reverse its underhanded cuts to the Farm Assist programme.
Portarlington, Offaly CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Agriculture, Food & Community Affairs cont.

16. That this Ard Fheis calls for a new taxation system for farmers based on the Australian retained income model.
17. That this Ard Fheis retains its commitment to the central role agriculture plays in keeping rural Ireland alive.
Liam Mellows Cumann, Galway East CDC
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Health
1. That this Ard Fheis supports the swift introduction of a health system which ensures equitable treatment for all patients in terms of speed of access to services and quality of accommodation. UL gra 2. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for Health to increase the number of beds in the intensive care and high dependency units of hospitals so that patients in these units are not moved onto trolleys in general areas of hospitals prematurely.
UL gra; Related Motion: Clare gra, Clare CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for Health to ensure that periods of increased activity within the health service, for example, last winter, are adequately planned for and do not lead to an excessive use of trolleys and overcrowding.
UL gra; Related Motion: Clare gra, Clare CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis advocates that the cap on prescription charges for those on medical cards be reduced to 10.
5. That this Ard Fheis has no confidence in the Minister for Health, James Reilly as a result of his mismanagement of the HSE.
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to reverse the cuts to frontline healthcare services as a result of the devastating effect they are having on the citizens of this state, who are sick, and their families.
www.fiannafail.ie
Health cont.
7. That this Ard Fheis demands that the government restore the medical card processing systems to the local HSE areas as existed before centralisation was introduced so that a fair system of allocation based on need and entitlement as well as eligibility can be reintroduced and not the current system based on the year on year reduced income limits and the manipulation of entitlements and eligibility.
8. That this Ard Fheis calls for the adoption of a more human local approach to dealing with discretionary Medical Card applications as the current system of administration is far removed from the needs of those who require the service the most.
Clonakilty West Cork, Cork South West CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis calls for the full decriminalisation of Marijuana for medical purposes.
Donogh OMalley Cumann, UCC, Cork South Central CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis calls for more GPs, and requests the ICGP (Irish College of General Practitioners) to run more courses to facilitate this, as a matter of urgency, as Ireland currently ranks second last in the OECD, per capita for family doctors.
Navan West Comhairle Ceantair, Meath West CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis believes that all chronic sufferers of serious respiratory illness be included in the long term illness scheme.
Killone Cumann, Clare CDC. Related Motion from Clare gra CDC
12. That this Ard Fheis supports the swift introduction of a single tier health system which ensures equitable treatment for all patients in terms of speed of access to service and quality of accommodation.
Clare gra CDC
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Health cont.
13. That this Ard Fheis calls for medical cards to be automatically available for all with Down Syndrome.
Sen Lemass Doswellstown Cumann, Dublin West CDC
14. That this Ard Fheis deplores the proposed introduction of involuntary and compulsory health insurance.
15. That this Ard Fheis supports general practitioners in their campaign for a fair and just contract.
Rathcroghan Cumann, Roscommon CDC
16. That this Ard Fheis calls for the proportion of the health budget that goes to primary care to be systematically and incrementally increased to 10 per cent by 2020.
Ennis No 1 East Cumann, Clare CDC
17. That this Ard Fheis calls for the implementation of A Vision for Change to be accelerated.
18. That this Ard Fheis calls for Fianna Fil to commit to the introduction of a universal health service funded from taxation and free at the point of access along the lines of that in place in Britain.
Navan Cumann, Meath West CDC
19. That this Ard Fheis believes that health policy must put patients first and not insurers as proposed by the government.
Abbey Cumann, Galway East CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Health cont.
20. That this Ard Fheis condemns the governments targeting of discretionary medical cards and calls for medical cards to be available to all those who need them to avoid financial hardship.
Harry Colley Cumann, Dublin South West CDC
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Resolutions
Environment & Local Government

1. That this Ard Fheis rejects this governments attempt at reforming local government and agrees that reform should include meaningful change that can make a difference to those living in communities across the country.
2. That this Ard Fheis encourage and support the campaign to ban fluoridation of public water supplies by local authorities for medical reasons and bring us in line with European standards.
John Browne Cumann (Cork North West CDC); Related Motions from Clonakility Comhairle Ceantair (Cork South West CDC), Cork North West CDC
3. That this rd Fheis asks for a reduction of the threshold as set out by the European Commission which flood affected areasmust pass in order to get monies for damage caused by floods.
Clare gra CDC. Related motion from Caoimhin de Barra NUIG, Galway West CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for the Environment to put in place a flood defence system in Limerick, similar to that announced for Cork City.
Limerick City CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to provide all necessary assistance to citizens of this state who were affected by the recent flooding to make funds readily available to local authorities to put defences in place to prevent such flooding having such an effect again.
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Parliamentary Party to promote the position that there should be an income level below which a waiver is applied to property tax and water rates.
Connolly /Sarsfield Cumann (Lucan), Dublin Mid West CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Environment & Local Government cont.

7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to ensure that the new Water company should not be eligible for privatisation for at least thirty years or require a public referendum on the matter.
8. That this Ard Fheis proposes the water rate charges should be decided by each County Council, rather than a national charge.
Oranmore/Coolarne Comhairle Ceantair, Galway West CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Minister for the Environment to clarify for Irish families what they will be paying in water tax next year, and what volume of water will be free in advance of the local elections, and to recognise that the delay in releasing this information in advance of these elections is the cynical politics as usual that this government promised to consign to the past.
Dublin Rathdown CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis denounces the handling by the government of the establishment of Uisce Eireann and the potential impact on households.
11. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to publish reform proposals for Seanad Eireann.
Donogh OMalley Cumann, UCC, Cork South Central CDC. Related Motions from Donegal North East CDC, Maynooth Comhairle Ceantair (Kildare North CDC), Kildare North gra, Kildare North CDC, Gary Wyse Cumann, (Waterford CDC)
12. That this Ard Fheis supports gender equality within Irish politics. It should remain a top priority. However, this motion proposes that in order to reflect society better, people with disabilities should also be included when outlining quotas for considering candidates for internal party elections and for public office.
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13. That this Ard Fheis reiterates the commitment of Fianna Fil to balanced regional development through the provision of road and rail infrastructure to the west and northwest including the continuation of the western rail corridor and the M17 motorway in the context of the National Spatial Strategy.
Claremorris Comhairle Ceantair, Mayo CDC. Related Motion from Liam Mellows Cumann (Galway East CDC)
14. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Party to commit itself to the retention of Town Councils in a new reformed structure. The Ard Fheis calls for locally generated revenue to be administered by a reformed Town Council structure.
Clonakilty West Cork Comhairle Ceantair (Cork South West CDC). Related Motions from Macroom Comhairle Ceantair (Cork North West CDC), Donegal North East CDC
15. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to clarify what State aid will be provided for householders who have radon in their homes above the stated prescribed acceptable level.
Connolly /Sarsfield Cumann (Lucan), Dublin Mid West CDC
16. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to respect the right of Irish citizens to vote in local, national, European elections and referenda where they have exercised their rights to free movement within the EU. Believes that Irish citizens should not be deprived of their right to vote once they move to another EU country and that the government should keep citizens informed about how to keep themselves on national electoral rolls and undertake the establishment of postal votes.
17. That this Ard Fheis demands that the Special Development Zone (SDZ) proposed for the North Inner City, Dublin to increase the population by 30,000 people not proceed any further until the concerns of the local people who have lived in the area for generations be satisfactorily taken account of and that the necessary facilities of health, education, security and transport be provided before any decisions are made by City Council or Government.
Con Colbert Cumann, Dublin Central CDC www.fiannafail.ie

18. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to make special resources available for improving the environment of the city centre of Dublin and its surrounds. Based on a recent report, the area of the north inner city has the worst record on cleanliness, even though it is the main area for tourism in the country. In addition, there is a major law order problem with addiction and alcohol abuse causing nuisance and security breakdown.
Con Colbert Cumann, Dublin Central CDC
19. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to implement the multifaceted approach outlined in the Fianna FilStreets Ahead documentto tackle the fundamental challenges facing renewal ofDublinvillages where retail and businessis at its most competitive.
Dublin North West CDC
20. This Ard Fheis supports the creation and maintenance of the Sutton to Sandycove Pedestrian/ Cycle Route but acknowledges that priority must be given to the protection and preservation of Special Protection Areas such as the Booterstown Marsh, and call on all Fianna Fil elected representatives on the Dublin Councils to support this initiative.
Blackrock Cumann, Dun Laoghaire CDC
21. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Fine Gael and Labour government to immediately address the problem of householders who have been denied insurance due to proximity to rivers and low lying areas.
Caban tSile / An Baile Breac Cumann, Dun Laoghaire CDC
22. That this Ard Fheis condemns in the strongest terms the position of the Government to reverse the decision to allocate 80% of the funding raised by the Residential Property Tax towards Local Authority services and activities.
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Transport, Tourism & Sport

1. That this Ard Fheis calls for legislation be introduced to have cycle helmets made mandatory.
Sean McEntee Cumann, Clare CDC
2. That this Ard Fheis calls for legislation that where a cyclist is injured by another road user, it will be a legal obligation to report the incident to the Garda.
Sean McEntee Cumann, Clare CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis propose that there be established a Shannon tax free style zone around the Waterford airport with specific targeting for attracting inward investment.
4. That this Ard Fheis opposes any attempt to toll the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Any tolling of this would have a hugely negative effect on Cork city and the surrounding region.
5. That this Ard Fheis calls for the establishment of a central fund to aid sport coaching development throughout the country.
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to work with authorities in the North to extend rail services to Donegal.
7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to award full Test Nation status to Cricket Ireland.
Killone Cumann, Clare NW CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Transport, Tourism & Sport cont.

8. That this Ard Fheis supports the merger of the Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association in order to progress legacy issues following the Troubles.
9. That this Ard Fheis calls for the prioritisation of public transport over private transport in our main cities and towns in Ireland.
10. That this Ard Fheis calls for the creation of high quality cycle lanes nationwide and calls on Fianna Fil to pursue a pro-cycling policy in local and national government.
Carlow gra CDC
11. That this Ard Fheis calls for the commencement of work on the DART Underground project.
Brackenstown (Cyril Gallagher) Cumann, Dublin Fingal CDC
12. That this Ard Fheis calls for the completion of the Narrow Water Bridge.
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Social Protection
1. That this Ard Fheis condemns the random inspection of social welfare recipients, and would put in place a client centric approach to support to those on state support.
2. That this Ard Fheis condemns the specific targeting of young people in the cuts announced by Minister Burton in Budget 2014.
Carlow gra CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis condemned the governments decision to abolish the Bereavement Grant.
Portahand, Roscommon CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis calls for a new strategy to be developed by the Fianna Fil party to improve pensions cover in Ireland.
5. That this Ard Fheis condemns the continuing raid on private pensions as a result of the placing of the pension levy on a permanent footing.
Keane-Dowmey-Parnell Cumann, Limerick City CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis condemns the targeting of the elderly since this Government took office and in particular condemns the cuts which targeted old people in Budget 2014 including the abolition of the Telephone Allowance.
Galway East CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Foreign Affairs & Northern Ireland

1. That this Ard Fheis calls for clear and coherent European Union action on Ukraine and strongly deplores the excessive use of force by the Government against protestors. This Ard Fheis calls on the European Union to react firmly against the violation of human rights and of the rule of law. We will use our grouping in the European Parliament to support the efforts of the EU, notably in support of the High Representative, to find a democratic solution including the formation of a new inclusive government, progress on constitutional reform and preparations for full democratic and transparent Presidential elections.
London & Brussels Cumainn. Related Motions from Donegal North East CDC, PH Pearse Cumann (Wexford CDC)
2. That this Ard Fheis welcomes the u-turn on the part of the government in its decision to reopen the Irish Embassy to the Holy See.
3. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to extend an invitation to His Holiness Pope Francis to have a state visit to Ireland as a sign of a new chapter in the diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Holy See.
4. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Party to support a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum on Scottish Independence and will support Scotland to become an independent state in the EU.
5. That this Ard Fheis condemns the surveillance conducted by the United States authorities on European citizens.
Ferbane Cumann, Offaly CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis calls for an urgent resolution to the Haass Talks.
Ceanannus Mor Cumann, Meath East CDC
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Foreign Affairs & Northern Ireland cont.

7. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Party and the government to engage more fully with the institutions of Northern Ireland and with its citizens with the aim being the eventual reunification of our island.
8. That this Ard Fheis agrees that an independent inquiry should be commenced on the murder of Mr Pat Finucane as a matter of urgency so that people can have faith with all the contents of the Good Friday and St Andrews Agreements.
Galway East CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis agrees that an independent inquiry should be commenced into the Ballymurphy massacre so that the relatives of the deceased can ascertain the true facts of this atrocity.
Galway East CDC
10. That this Ard Fheis agrees that more should be done to ensure that justice and civil rights are adhered to for all citizens in the North.
11. That this Ard Fheis agrees that more needs to be done by the Irish and British governments to prevent increased sectarianism in the North.
Carlow gra CDC
www.fiannafail.ie
Communications, Energy & Natural Resources

1. That this Ard Fheis calls on RTE to broadcast more programmes online via the RTE Player outside the State to support the Diaspora overseas.
2. That this Ard Fheis asks the government to insist, that where no relevant Irish standard exists, the European norm should be adopted.
Boland Mitchell, Dublin Bay South CDC
3. That this Ard Fheis asks the Government to encourage research into the storage of Electricity.
Boland Mitchell, Dublin Bay South CDC
4. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to increase its research development and implementation of renewable energies in Ireland. Otherwise, taxpayers could face a bill of hundreds of millions of euro per year if we dont ensure that 40pc of our electricity demand comes from renewable sources by 2020.
Trinity College Wolfe Tone Cumann, Dublin Bay South CDC
5. That this Ard Fheis sees nuclear power as the natural option to compliment our renewable energy programme in order to achieve our carbon emission targets.
Clare gra CDC
6. That this Ard Fheis calls on the government to research fully the exact effects of pylons on local communities and separately to research the effect that white pylons have on landscape and peoples perceptions of pylons.
Clare gra CDC
7. That this Ard Fheis asks the parliamentary party to draft and support Internet neutrality laws.
Kevin Barry Cumann UCD, Dublin Rathdown CDC
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Resolutions
Communications, Energy & Natural Resources cont.

8. That this Ard Fheis calls for reform of copyright law in Ireland to protect consumer rights on digital content.
Kevin Barry Cumann UCD, Dublin Rathdown CDC
9. That this Ard Fheis calls for an examination of whether there really is a need for a much enlarged national grid as Eirgrid is currently rolling out given even at our peak national demand we still had significant excess capacity.
10. That this Ard Fheis recognises that its time to rethink the use of other renewable energy options in Ireland instead of almost exclusively depending on onshore wind.
11. That this Ard Fheis commits to guaranteeing the future of rural post offices.
12. That this Ard Fheis condemns the Governments approach to the planning of pylons in Ireland and calls for more community engagement in the planning of national infrastructure in the future. Ceanannus Mor Cumann, Meath East CDC. Related motion from Boland Mitchell Cumann (Dublin Bay
South CDC)
13. That this Ard Fheis calls on the Government to seek the closure of the Sellafield nuclear power plant.
14. That this Ard Fheis calls for the expansion of broadband to all rural areas to prevent the development of a two tier economy in Ireland.
Ballaghaderreen Cumann, Roscommon CDC www.fiannafail.ie
Communications, Energy & Natural Resources cont.

15. That this Ard Fheis believes that any future development of wind farms in Ireland must benefit the local community in where they are planned.
16. That this Ard Fheis agrees that Pylons should not be erected in the Comeragh area.
Fews/Mahonbridge, Comeragh, Waterford CDC
17. That this Ard Fheis agrees that an international independent inquiry should be set up to review how this Fine Gael/Labour government are implementing their policy on energy infrastructure and why alternatives to pylons are not being considered and implemented.
Waterford CDC
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www.fiannafail.ie
Fianna Fil National Party Trustees
Michel Martin TD
Chris Flood
Rich Howlin
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National Party Trustees
Soldiers of The Legion of The Rearguard

Up the Republic, they raise their battle cry Pearse and McDermott will pray for you on high Eager and ready, for love of you they die Proud march the Soldiers of the Rearguard
Chorus:
Legion of the rearguard, answering Irelands call Hark, their martial tramp is heard from Cork to Donegal Wolfe Tone and Emmett guide you, though your task be hard De Valera leads you, Soldiers of the Legion of the Rearguard Glorious the morning through flame and shot and shell Now, rally Ireland, your sons who love you well Pledged theyll defend you, though death or prison cell Wait for the Soldiers of the Rearguard
~Chorus~
Crimson the roadside, the prison walls, the cave Proof of their valour, go sleep in peace ye brave Comrade tread lightly, youre near a heros grave Proud die the Soldiers of the Rearguard
~Chorus~
Shell shattered fortress and shot scarred brigade Trumpet the story of the glorious fight they made Wearied, outnumbered, undaunted, unafraid God bless the Soldiers of the Rearguard
~Chorus~
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Security at the Ard-Fheis

Every year the Organising Committee liaises with the Garda over safety and security at the ArdFheis. We want the security to be as unobtrusive as possible but do have to ensure the safety of our members attending. Please co-operate with any requests made to you by Garda and security staff during the day. Security personnel have the right to refuse admission. Your ticket must be visible at all times. This ticket is valid only if accompanied by valid photo ID, for example: Drivers Licence Passport Department of Social and Family Affairs Client ID Garda Age Card
Your ticket is traceable to the holder and his/her cumann. Access to the auditorium will be on a first come - first served basis. If you lose your ticket, report it immediately to the Enquiries/Ticket Collection Office who will advise you on obtaining a replacement. Every member will be asked to show their ticket accompanied by their membership card at the entrance to the convention centre. Large items of luggage and coats are not allowed in the conference venue. Please keep items to a minimum to speed up the admission process. Regular ticket and bag checks can be irritating none of us like to queue but we are sure you understand why such security is necessary.
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