YFG Summer School
11-13 July 2008

YFG Summer School will take place on 11-13 July in the beautiful medieval town of Carlingford, Co. Louth. With a whole array of great activities in this watersports mecca to complement our planned discussions & social events, all will take place under the impressionable backdrop of the Mourne Mountains on the scenic Cooley penninsula.

The YFG National Executive is calling for YFG branches to submit motions to this year’s Summer School. The motions will be discussed during a session on Sunday morning 13 July. Motions can be on a topic of your choice that will allow members to debate issues of relevance. Please submit your branches motions to yfg@finegael.com by 5pm on Friday 4 July.

To book your place, call Susie on 01-6198444 or email susie@finegael.com
It would be a great social weekend for all concerned!

Motions

1) In light of the ridiculous new restrictions on provisional licences, Young Fine Gael calls for the introduction of regulations which allow all provisional licence holders to drive unaccompanied between the hours of 6am and 9pm, but which require them to observe a curfew on the roads from 9am to 6am.
Proposed by National Executive -- PASSED

2) Young Fine Gael opposes the government’s plan to force all nightclubs to close at the same time as this will put the Garda, service industry and emergency services under greater pressure.
Proposed by National Executive -- PASSED

3) YFG supports the introduction of the Civil Partnership Bill as a major breakthrough for equal rights amongst Irish citizens.
Proposed by UCD YFG -- PASSED

4) Given that this country plays host to many belief systems, YFG calls for all mention of God to be removed from Bunreacht na hÉireann.
Proposed by UCD YFG -- NOT PASSED

5) That maximum free legal aid should not be available to repeat offenders.
Proposed by UCD YFG -- NOT PASSED

6) That Young Fine Gael call for a ban on the wearing of the Hijab and Burka (or any identity obstructing religious clothing) in Public Buildings (including Schools).
Proposed by Dublin Regional Council -- NOT PASSED

PROGRAMME

Friday 11th

Social evening

Accommodation for those staying overnight is in The Foy Centre, Dundalk Street Carlingford.

Saturday 12th

10am - Session 1 - Four Seasons Hotel
Welcome addresses, Mairead McGuinness MEP
Opening Address, Barry Walsh, President, YFG.

10.30 – 12.15pm - Session 2 - Four Seasons Hotel
Motions
Chairperson: Mairead McGuinness MEP

12.30 pm - Lunch

1.15 – 2.30 pm - Session 3 - Four Season Hotel

Is Social Partnership Essential to the Economy?
Speakers: Jim Power, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist Friends First John White, General Secretary ASTI. Chairperson: Leo Varadkar TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Enterprise Trade and Employment

3 pm - Carlingford Adventure Centre
Sailing/ canoeing or rock climbing/ high ropes and zip wire.

5 pm - Free time

7pm - Dinner - The Carlingford Arms.

Accommodation for those who did not stay on Friday night is in The Carlingford Adventure Centre, Tholsel St., Carlingford, Co. Louth.

Sunday 13th

10.30am - Session 4 - Four Seasons Hotel
National Assembly

11.30
Meeting of Chairs and Secretaries
Agricultural Committee meeting

12.30 - Close of Summer School