The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 76th World Health Assembly will shortly convene in Geneva, Switzerland from May 21st to May 30th 2023. Young Fine Gael calls on the Irish Government to support Taiwan’s request to participate within the WHO and extend observer status to Taiwan. From the beginning on the Covid-19 pandemic, having a strong … Continued
The Irish Government should support Taiwan’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), according to Young Fine Gael (YFG). YFG has called on the Irish Government to voice its support for the Taiwanese Government’s push for the Civil Aeronautics Administration (Taiwan CAA) to be granted membership of the ICAO. YFG International Secretary Eoin Scarlett … Continued
Join us for the fortnightly online event to discuss what’s in the news, share your views and to have your say. YFG Arena will be the fortnightly virtual (for now) destination for Young Fine Gael members to come together, learn from expert members and get updates on the latest YFG campaigns and activities in … Continued
The Future of Irish-Chinese relations policy document is a result of months of work by the YFG International Committee. “From the start of the committee’s term, we wanted to work on detailed policy on what we all saw as the biggest long-term geopolitical challenge of our time: the rise of China as a global superpower, … Continued
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Health Assembly will shortly convene in Geneva, Switzerland from May 22nd to May 28th, 2022. Young Fine Gael calls on the Irish Government to support Taiwan’s request to participate within the WHO and extend observer status to Taiwan. From the beginning on the Covid-19 pandemic, having a strong WHO … Continued
Young Fine Gael have written an open to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney, requesting that the Russian Ambassador to Ireland be expelled. This request comes following the Russian Federation’s illegal invasion of Ukraine’s eastern border and its decision to no longer recognise Ukraine’s sovereign claim over Donetsk and Luhansk. In … Continued
Registration for the YFG Cosgrave Weekend is open! The event will take place from 11th-13th March at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. The weekend promises to be a fun event for YFG members to catch up in person, hear from expert guest speakers and participate in a think-in. There are special delegate room prices available … Continued
The Irish Government should build closer ties with Taiwan, and support Taiwanese participation in international bodies, including the United Nations, according to Fine Gael youth wing, Young Fine Gael (YFG). YFG has voiced its support for the U.S. Government’s recent push to allow Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, to be allowed … Continued
The Young Fine Gael Women’s Network recognises the announcement in Budget 2022 of a funding allocation for free contraception for women aged 17 – 25 years as a positive first step. The Young Fine Gael Women’s Network are calling on Minister Stephen Donnelly to extend the provision of free contraception for all women, regardless of … Continued
Members of the Young Fine Gael (YFG) National Executive met with Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD to present this year’s Pre Budget Submission, aptly titled The Way Forward highlighting key areas where Budget 2022 could improve the lives of youth in Ireland. YFG President Art O’Mahony commented, “This pandemic has been particularly challenging for young … Continued