Growing as a community:
includes the setting up of a taskforce to reduce long-term unemployment, proposals to introduce free public transport for the elderly and a new grants scheme dealing with fuel poverty.
Working for a Healthier People:
sets out to reduce hospital waiting lists, specifies a new road safety strategy and measures to cut down on the misuse of drugs and alcohol.
Investing in Education and Skills:
deals with student support, the selection procedures and equality of opportunity in education. It proposes an additional 200 undergraduate places.
Securing a Competitive Economy:
envisages a world-class telecommunications infrastructure and a beef quality initiative.
Developing North-South, East -West and international relations:
targets areas of mutual benefit such as energy and transport
Working together:
aims to modernise government and the financing of public services.