On 12-13 April, ALDE Party member Fianna Fáil in Ireland held its 82nd Ard Fheis in Dublin ahead of upcoming local and European elections in the country on 7 June.
Fianna Fáil head into the European elections having elected Barry Andrews MEP, Barry Cowen TD and Billy Kelleher MEP as lead candidates for the Dublin, Midlands-North-West and Ireland South constituencies respectively.
Party leader Micheál Martin TD, Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered a keynote speech reminding members of the party’s close bond with the European Union.
“Ireland must stand with the European Union. We must stand for a reformed and more effective Union. That’s why June’s European elections are so important. For too long, Ireland’s voice in the European Parliament has been weakened by MEPs who endlessly attack Europe and deliver nothing," said Martin.
“To enable our country to navigate these challenging times, we have to start by electing new, positive voices to the European Parliament. MEPs who will represent Ireland’s interests and values through building alliances. We need more MEPs like Billy Kelleher and Barry Andrews.”