Young Fine Gael this week presented its Pre-Budget 2027 Submission to An Tánasite and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, outlining a bold package of measures aimed at supporting young people, strengthening Ireland’s national resilience, and delivering tangible improvements in quality of life. Members of the Young Fine Gael National Executive and the YFG Pre-Budget … Continued
The initiative, titled Our Say on Women’s Healthcare, aims to build a comprehensive, evidence‑based submission to policymakers and highlights the urgent need for improved services across key areas including menstrual health, mental health, neurodiversity, maternal care, screening, and support for survivors of abuse. Speaking at the launch, Bebhinn Lombard, Munster Regional Organiser & Director of … Continued
Young Fine Gael (YFG) has unanimously passed a motion calling on the Government to strengthen the Workplace Relations Commission’s enforcement powers in cases of harassment and sexual misconduct, following a debate at the organisation’s recent Summer School in Dundalk. The motion reflects YFG’s continued commitment to building safer, more accountable workplaces for young people across … Continued
Young Fine Gael (YFG) has today issued a strong condemnation of the targeted and distressing harassment campaign currently affecting female councillors across Ireland. YFG has expressed deep concern following widespread reports of sexually explicit, abusive and intimidating phone calls being made from withheld numbers to women by an unidentified individual. Bebhinn Lombard, Director of … Continued
Young Fine Gael has criticised Fianna Fáil for its decision to delay the Defence (Amendment) Bill until the autumn, warning that the move undermines Ireland’s ability to modernise its peacekeeping framework and contradicts Fianna Fáil’s own commitments in both its election manifesto and the Programme for Government. Young Fine Gael said the delay will significantly … Continued
Young Fine Gael President Jamie Malone joined 22 youth political leaders from across Europe in Vienna this weekend to endorse a landmark declaration setting out the priorities of Europe’s largest centre-right youth movement ahead of a pivotal period for the European Union. The declaration, entitled “This Is Our Continent: A Europe That Acts and Keeps … Continued
Young Fine Gael Hosts Largest Gathering of European Centre-right Political Organisations In Ireland in Over A Decade Young Fine Gael (YFG) hosts a major Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) conference in Dublin. Delegates from 31 countries across Europe will meet for two days of policy discussions, debates, and networking around the theme of … Continued
Young Fine Gael Women’s Network has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill of a new national Endometriosis Awareness Campaign, which will be delivered across schools and workplaces through the HSE’s MISE programme. The Network said the initiative represents a significant step forward in addressing the lack of menstrual health education and … Continued
In an increasingly unstable world, Ireland must strengthen its defence capability, says Young Fine Gael. Today, Young Fine Gael (YFG) has published its new policy document, The Future of Irish Defence, setting out a clear roadmap for enhancing Ireland’s Defence Capabilities in key areas in an era of rapidly shifting geopolitical realities. The policy argues … Continued
Young Fine Gael (YFG) has welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of the Defence (Amendment) Bill, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening Ireland’s defence capabilities and modernising the structures that support the Defence Forces. YFG said the Bill reflects progress on several of its core priorities, including: Strengthen governance and accountability Enhancing strategic planning and … Continued