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Michael Noonan says the country has a ‘clear choice’ on Election day

“That’s what Fianna Fail left behind when the people voted them out”, he said.

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By the time the Taoiseach arrived at the complex gardai had swept the building and the event proceeded without delay.

“Fine Gael and Labour continue to underestimate the level of public anger over this issue”.

The ard fheis will hear motions on food, the possibility of a Brexit, crime as well as the leader’s address from Enda Kenny later today.

Delivering a sharp attack on the main Opposition party, Minister Noonan told delegates at the Fine Gael ard fheis in City West to remember back to five years ago.

Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf became a figure of ridicule during the USA invasion due to his wild claims during press briefings as Saddam Hussien’s army was being defeated.

Mr Noonan said his party is not contemplating the prospect of doing business with Fianna Fail.

Speaking on RTÉ’s Saturday with Claire Byrne, Mr Noonan said Fine Gael is asking the electorate to return the current coalition government.

“That’s why keeping the recovery going is so important because it will enable us to ensure real improvements in people’s lives”.

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But he’s insisted that Fine Gael has made “enormous” progress in reforming the service – and that Fianna Fáil or Sinn Fein can’t do so.

FG and Labour will likely need independents to form government