Young Fine Gael

Young Fine Gael is the youth wing of the Fine Gael party in Ireland, founded in 1977 by Garret FitzGerald, Alan Shatter, and other prominent Fine Gael members, including Enda Kenny and Leo Varadkar. The organization aims to promote the values of Fine Gael among young people, with a focus on European Union integration, free market economics, and social liberalism, as exemplified by the policies of Angela Merkel and the Christian Democratic Union of Germany. Young Fine Gael has been involved in various campaigns, including the Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and the European Parliament election, 2014, alongside other youth organizations such as the European Youth Forum and the Youth of the European People's Party. The organization has also been influenced by the ideas of Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative Party (UK).

● History

The history of Young Fine Gael dates back to 1977, when it was founded as the youth wing of Fine Gael, with the support of Garret FitzGerald and other senior party members, including Desmond O'Malley and Michael Noonan. The organization has undergone significant changes over the years, with various leaders, including Lucinda Creighton and Simon Coveney, contributing to its development, alongside other prominent Fine Gael politicians such as Richard Bruton and Frances Fitzgerald. Young Fine Gael has been involved in several key events, including the Irish general election, 2011 and the European Parliament election, 2009, which saw the election of Gay Mitchell and Seán Kelly (Irish politician) to the European Parliament. The organization has also been influenced by the policies of Nicolas Sarkozy and the Union for a Popular Movement.

● Organisation

Young Fine Gael is organized into various branches across Ireland, with a national executive committee responsible for overseeing the organization's activities, including the Fine Gael Ardfheis and the European Youth Event. The organization is also divided into regional councils, which coordinate the activities of local branches, in cities such as Dublin, Cork, and Galway, and towns such as Kilkenny and Waterford. Young Fine Gael has a strong presence in Irish universities, including University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Cork, where it works closely with other student organizations, such as the Union of Students in Ireland and the National Union of Students (UK).

● Policies

Young Fine Gael's policies are closely aligned with those of Fine Gael, with a focus on economic liberalism, social conservatism, and European integration, as reflected in the policies of Angela Merkel and the Christian Democratic Union of Germany. The organization has been involved in various campaigns, including the Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and the European Parliament election, 2014, alongside other youth organizations such as the European Youth Forum and the Youth of the European People's Party. Young Fine Gael has also been influenced by the ideas of Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative Party (UK).

● Activities

Young Fine Gael is involved in a range of activities, including debating, lobbying, and community service, in partnership with organizations such as the European Youth Parliament and the Junior Chamber International. The organization hosts various events throughout the year, including the Young Fine Gael National Conference and the European Youth Event, which attract speakers such as Enda Kenny, Leo Varadkar, and Simon Coveney. Young Fine Gael also participates in international events, such as the European People's Party Congress and the International Democratic Union.

● Notable_members

Young Fine Gael has produced several notable members, including Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney, and Lucinda Creighton, who have gone on to hold senior positions within Fine Gael and the Government of Ireland, alongside other prominent politicians such as Frances Fitzgerald and Richard Bruton. Other notable members include Gay Mitchell, Seán Kelly (Irish politician)], and Brian Hayes (Irish politician)], who have been involved in various European Parliament and Dáil Éireann elections, and have worked with organizations such as the European People's Party and the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.

● Elections_and_campaigns

Young Fine Gael has been involved in various elections and campaigns, including the Irish general election, 2011 and the European Parliament election, 2014, where it supported candidates such as Enda Kenny, Leo Varadkar, and Simon Coveney. The organization has also been involved in several referendum campaigns, including the Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and the European Union's Fiscal Compact, alongside other youth organizations such as the European Youth Forum and the Youth of the European People's Party. Young Fine Gael has worked closely with other Fine Gael organizations, such as the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and the Fine Gael National Executive, to promote the party's policies and values, as reflected in the policies of Angela Merkel and the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.

Category:Youth wings of political parties in Ireland