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

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

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