. Some computer and foreign language courses tax deductible, at standard rate, up to £1,000.

. New agency, the National Employment Service, to be created as a subsidiary of FAS, to reinvigorate the delivery of employment services across the State.

. Major awareness programme on the skills and training needs of Irish business. Cost over years: £2 million.

. New, employer led Training Networks Programme to raise standards to `best practice'. Cost: £5 million per year.

. Extra cash (£5 million) to be allocated to the Training Support Scheme, with emphasis on the needs of small business.

. Extension of Youth Progression Programme to prevent the drift into long term unemployment by 18-21 year olds.

. FAS to develop childcare training opportunities, which will in turn increase the facilities for women who wish to enter training, education or take up employment.