PDs endorse programme for government

Updated: 17:06, Wednesday, 5 June 2002

The General Council of the Progressive Democrats has unanimously endorsed the programme for Government.

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Morning Ireland: Fiona Mitchell talks to members of the General Council of the Progressive Democrats which unanimously endorsed the Programme for Government agreed with Fianna Fáil
Morning Ireland: Fiona Mitchell talks to members of the General Council of the Progressive Democrats which unanimously endorsed the Programme for Government agreed with Fianna Fáil
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The General Council of the Progressive Democrats has unanimously endorsed the programme for Government between the party and Fianna Fáil. It made the decision at a meeting in Dublin last night.

The vote of the 120-strong body clears the way for the party's entry into government with Fianna Fáil.

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  • Morning Ireland: Brian Dowling, Political Editor of the Sunday Times, assesses the changes to be made by Bertie Ahern in the new Cabinet

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