Motions to the National Youth Conference 2011
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Organisation:
1. This conference amends the age restriction on Ógra membership from 16 - 26 years to 16 - 30 years. - Kerry South Ógra (Related motion from Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD)
2. This conference proposes that any individual member of Fianna Fáil found to have engaged in corrupt practices be automatically expelled from the party. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
3. This conference agrees that members may not contest multiple elections for positions on the Central Officer Board. - Donegal North East Ógra
4. This conference supports the establishment of regional subcommittees of the National Council. - Donegal North East Ógra
5. This conference calls on the incoming Central Officer Board to set up a cross-border policy subgroup to discuss issues of relevance throughout the 32 counties and how we might promote a co-ordinated approach to these issues. - William Drennan Cumann, QUB
6. This conference calls on the Central Officer Board to make an extensive effort to better include every Ógra member throughout the 32 counties in the formation of policies. - William Drennan Cumann, QUB
7. This conference mandates the Central Officer Board to organise a ‘summer school’ event training delegates in canvassing, public speaking and policy formation, with a number of keynote speakers to encourage development of active membership. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, TCD
8. This conference calls on the new National Membership and Recruitment Director to undertake a comprehensive audit of Ógra units across the country, to establish the membership and activity of units and take steps to assist units which are struggling. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, TCD
9. That Ógra calls on the senior party to hold a series of regular regional meetings at a level higher than constituency level about stated policy issues, open to members of the general public, so as to try and attract new and enthusiastic members outside of the traditional local organisation. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, TCD
10. This conference calls for the establishment of regional fora in each province and Dublin, whose membership will reflect CDC and public representatives and who shall meet on a bi-monthly basis to discuss matters of interest at a regional level. - Cork South West Ógra
11. This conference calls for the re-organisation of the Ard Chomhairle of Fianna Fáil, which at present is not fit for purpose. - Cork South West Ógra
12. This conference mandates that Ógra Fianna Fail allows for Re-Open Nominations (RON) to be included on all future ballot papers for elections to the Central Officer Board - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
Education:
13. This conference firmly opposes any further reductions to the student grants scheme and also any further increase in the college registration fee for students. - Clare Ógra
14. This conference calls for a debate on the future of third level funding in this country and calls for the recommendations of the Hunt report on higher education to be implemented. - Clare Ógra
15. This conference mandates Ógra to seek a ban on retired teachers returning to work to act as substitute teachers when there are many newly-qualified teachers who need the experience of their first job in order to start their career. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, TCD
16. Go dtionólfar comhdáil ag Ógra Fianna Fáil trí meán na Gaeilge ag plé polasaithe faoin eolaíocht agus na maiteamaitice sa chóras oideachais. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, Coláiste na Tríonóide
17. This conference calls on the Minister for Education and Skills to develop a new Sports Grant mechanism to target primary schools, with the aim of encouraging engagement with sport from an early age. - Cork South West Ógra
18. This conference calls on the Minister for Education and Skills to introduce compulsory driving tuition for all Transition Year students - Cork South West Ógra
19. This conference calls on the Minister for Education and Skills to commence a policy of compulsory work-placement for all third-level programmes in the areas of science and technology and business and law. - Cork South West Ógra
20. This conference calls on the Minister for Education and Skills to introduce and promote the teaching of Chinese at primary and second-level education. This is a reflection of the growing importance attached to the language in the business world both now and into the future. - Cork South West Ógra
21. This conference calls for the introduction of a mandatory entrepreneurial class, teaching practical business skills for the Junior Cert curriculum. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD (Related motion from Sligo Ógra)
22. This conference calls for the government to promote an emphasis on speaking Irish in the education system by awarding a higher percentage of the grade for the oral examination. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
Enterprise:
23. This Conference calls for a re-appraisal of the Job Bridge internship scheme and payments associated with it. - Clare Ógra
24. This conference calls for improved cash flow for Irish businesses by reducing local authority charges, reviewing labour wage agreements, reducing administrative burden and adjusting the tax system. - Sligo Ógra
Agriculture and Food:
25. This conference fully supports the key recommendations of the Food Harvest 2020 report which will lead to the creation of many new job opportunities. - Clare Ógra
26. This conference calls on the government to take advantage on the removal of milk quotas in 2015 by reforming taxation policies to support investments for farming and dairy processing. - Sligo Ógra
Health and Children:
27. This conference calls for the banning of smoking in cars. - National Youth Committee
28. This conference condemns the failure to date of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to outline her plans to provide additional resources for social workers to cope with the expected increase in demand on social work services with the introduction of mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse. - National Youth Committee (Related motion from Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC)
29. This conference vehemently opposes any cuts to front line health services as any reduction will have a serious impact on patient care. - Clare Ógra
30. This conference recognises the invaluable work that carers in this country provide on a daily basis and affirm a commitment to protect their entitlements. - Clare Ógra
31. This conference mandates Ógra to run a national educational campaign to train people to recognise the danger signs of suicide. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, TCD (Related motion from Kerry South Ógra and Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC)
32. This conference calls upon government to change the designation ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ on birth certificates to ‘Parent One’ and ‘Parent Two’ in light of international best practice. - Kerry South Ógra
33. This conference calls upon government to introduce a national social work information system to facilitate information sharing amongst social workers in areas around the country, similar to the existing system operating in Dublin. - Kerry South Ógra
34. That this conference calls on the government to legislate for adoption for same sex couples and grants them the same rights as heterosexual couples. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
Social Protection:
35. This conference calls on the Government to examine ways of reforming child benefit payments (e.g. through taxation or means testing) - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
Finance:
36. That this conference calls on the government to raise the PRSI allowance for self-employed people. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
Public Expenditure and Reform:
37. This conference supports the reform ongoing in the public sector, which will improve efficiencies and greater transparency in the sector. - Clare Ógra
38. This conference calls on the leadership of Fianna Fáil to support a reformed and a more democratic Seanad as opposed to its abolition. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
39. This conference calls for a ban on all corporate donations to parties, donations should only come from individuals entitled to vote in the general election, a maximum amount should be decided by an Electoral Commission. - Clare Ógra
40. This conference urges the government to lower the age at which a person can seek election for a presidential election to 21. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
41. This conference calls on the government to reduce the voting age at local elections to 16. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
42. This conference calls on the government to cut the number of county and city councils by 75%, replacing them with regional councils in each. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
43. This conference calls for the introduction of directly elected Mayors. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
44. That this conference calls on the government to grant all Irish citizens the right to vote in general elections and presidential elections up to three years after they leave the country. - Donogh O’Malley, UCC
45. That this conference calls on the government to amend article 41.2 of Bunreacht na hÉireann relating to the role of women. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
46. This conference recommends the appointment of a public sector management ‘Tsar’ to help improve planning and organisation within the public service. - Sligo Ógra
47. This conference calls for a referendum on the future of the PR-STV electoral system by considering proposals in favour of a mixed system consisting of single-seat constituencies and a top-up national list which will ensure proportional representation. - Sligo Ógra
Energy and Natural Resources:
48. That this conference calls on the government to investigate the possibility of nuclear power in Ireland. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
49. That this conference calls on the government to spend more money on renewable sources of energy. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
Transport:
50. This conference opposes any attempt by the government to sell off the State airports. - National Youth Committee
51. This conference recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport to the mid west region and calls for increased measures to incentivise future growth and passenger numbers through the airport. - Clare Ógra
52. This conference calls on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to introduce an integrated public transport smart-card that can be loaded with credit online and can be used on all forms of CIÉ operated transport and on Luas. - Kerry South Ógra (Related motion Cork South West Ógra)
53. This conference calls on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to prioritise investment in the rail network over the coming years. - Cork South West Ógra
Foreign Affairs:
54. That Ógra welcomes the positive effects of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the State with respect to improving relations between our two states and the steps made towards reconciliation on our island. - Cumann Theobald Wolfe Tone, TCD
55. This conference calls on the government to maintain the budget for overseas aid to developing counties. - Kevin Barry Cumann, UCD
Justice and Law Reform:
56. This conference calls on the Minister for Justice and Law Reform to fast-track the establishment of the new governing authority for the legal profession in Ireland as contained in the recent Legal Services Bill. - Cork South West Ógra
57. That this conference calls on the government to legislate immediately on the 'C' case. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
58. That this conference calls on the government to ensure that single fathers are granted the same treatment as single mothers. - Donogh O’Malley Cumann, UCC
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