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In pictures: Day two of the Fine Gael national conference

Not much happening in Limerick but delegates are having a great laugh by the looks of it.
5.06pm, 12 Oct 2013
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IT’S THE SECOND and final day of the Fine Gael national conference at the South Court Hotel in Limerick today.

Delegates have been discussing economic recovery, political reform, The Gathering and lots of other exciting things ahead of tonight’s keynote speech from the Taoiseach.

Enda Kenny will address attendees and the nation on live television at 8.30pm, but earlier he was milling around the hotel meeting and greeting, and having a laugh.

It’s all very uncontroversial and good natured.

Here are a few snaps from the day so far via Laura Hutton from Photocall Ireland:

In pictures: Day two of the Fine Gael national conference
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    Transport Minister Leo Varadkar looking glum Source: Laura Hutton

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    Source: Laura Hutton

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    MEP Sean Kelly and Senator Cait Keane listen intently Source: Laura Hutton

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    Michael Noonan having a laugh Source: Laura Hutton

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    Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald addresses delegates Source: Laura Hutton

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    Agriculture Simon Coveney making a speech earlier Source: Laura Hutton

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    Cork-based TD Aine CollinsSource: Laura Hutton

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    Environment Minister Phil Hogan speaks to delegates on political reform Source: Laura Hutton

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    Enda Kenny, shares a joke with Kieran Calnan (left) and Dermot CollinsSource: Laura Hutton

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    Kenny, pictured with his daughter AoibhinnSource: Laura Hutton

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    Kenny pictured with Walter Waldron from MeathSource: Laura Hutton

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    Kenny, flanked by Kieran O'Donnell (left) and Patrick O'Donovan speaks to the press Source: Laura Hutton

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    Con McCarthy from East Cork pictured talking to Minister for Health James Reilly Source: Laura Hutton

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