Ireland's new cross-party government plan promises to cut childcare costs, boost housing, and ban energy drinks for kids.

Ireland's draft Programme for Government, agreed upon by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, outlines plans for the next five years, focusing on reducing childcare costs to €200 per month, building over 300,000 homes by 2030, and a ban on selling energy drinks to children. The document aims to expand social housing, increase hospital beds, and adopt a health-led approach to drug addiction. It promises smaller class sizes in primary schools and establishes a new public transport security force. The agreement confirms Micheál Martin as Taoiseach until 2027, followed by Simon Harris. The programme faces criticism for lacking clarity and specificity on funding and implementation.

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