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Why are party members voting against the programme for Government?

A group of Fianna Fail Councillors have accused their party of turning its back on rural Irelan...

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14.41 18 Jun 2020


Why are party members voting against the programme for Government?


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14.41 18 Jun 2020


A group of Fianna Fail Councillors have accused their party of turning its back on rural Ireland to win Green votes. Young Fine Gael, the youth wing of Fine Gael, said it would not be voting for the deal, saying, in a statement: 'As a party we believe Fine Gael is at its best when it governs responsibly and genuinely seeks a Republic built on equality and opportunity rather than equality of outcomes. It is our members’ view that these values and Fine Gael’s distinct identity will be irreparably jeopardised by entering government with Fianna Fail and the Green Party.' Separately, some Green party councillors have expressed doubt in the programme for Government. Why are people not voting for the programme for Government? Ciara hears from councillors and party members. 

Photo: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland / Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

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