During Fine Gael’s annual conference, a program called The Candidate recorded discussions about the party’s current identity crisis. It examines the internal debate over so‑called “woke” politics. The broadcast also looks at what party leader Simon Harris wants the party to represent. Harris is portrayed as pushing for a clear direction before any renewal can occur. The analysis suggests the party must choose a single path to move forward. Observers note that the conference setting highlighted these strategic concerns.