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Young Fine GaelYoung Fine Gael (YFG) are the youth wing of the Irish political party Fine Gael. They were formed in 1977 as part of the internal reforms to Fine Gael instigated by Garret Fitzgerald who had become leader of the party. Unlike the youth wings of other parties, YFG is an autonomous organization, although they remain an active part of Fine Gael. Branches are in both college and constituency areas, with many members registered in both types. They grew rapidly with over 100 local branches of YFG being formed by 1978. During the 1980s they pursued a fairly liberal agenda, supporting the repeal of Ireland's homosexuality laws; a ban on the state funding on single-sex schools; and greater family planning options. YFG has a range of policies that it developed in conjunction with its own members. It has policy committees ranging from the Social Affairs committee to the Northern Ireland committee. YFG policies are often used by the senior party in places where they have none. YFG structure is based upon the old European election constitutions. Its consists of Dublin, Leinster, Munster and Connaught/Ulster. President and Executive A President and National Executive is elected at the national council of YFG, which must be held at least once every 18 months. President: Patrick O'Driscoll (UCC) Vice President & Parliamentary Party Liason: Lizzie Munnelly (Ballina) Secretary: Conor Cresham (Castlebar) Director of Communications: Stephen O'Shea (South Kildare) Director of Campaigns: John Fitzpatrick (UCC) Director of Policy: Barry Walsh (UL) Dublin Organiser: John Kennedy (UCD) Leinster Organiser: Ciara Delaney (Laois) Munster Organiser: Maurice Fitzgerald (UCC) Connaught/Ulster Organiser: David McDonogh (Tubbercurry/Sligo IT) Website www.yfg.ie
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