Main Points

The reduction of unemployment well below 5 per cent and the effective elimination of long-term unemployment by 2002

The reduction of unemployment well below 5 per cent and the effective elimination of long-term unemployment by 2002

The development of a comprehensive childcare policy starting with measures in the Budget next month

The introduction of a comprehensive work permit regime for asylum seekers

Measures to increase progressively the number of taxi licences in Dublin

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New controls on party leaders' allowances, including external auditing of figures

Reform of Capital Acquisitions Tax

Advancement of electoral reform during the lifetime of the Government