Ten Pledges I Intend to Deliver On...

pledge #1 a new beginning, a new way

ENTERPRISE, JOBS, ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Led by leaders with passion and integrity, we will start rebuilding at the epicentre of the current problem and we will conduct our affairs with complete transparency - more

pledge #2 put the people first

EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE

We will first and foremost attend to society's needs and maintain this at the core of our value system. - more

pledge #3 keep our character intact

REFORM OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES
We will put in place legislation and processes that inspire trust and that ensure we remain a vigorous, resilient, tolerant and independent nation.

pledge #4 get it right this time

EDUCATION, INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

We will construct a new economy built on the pillars of our intellectual infrastructure – our education, our innovation and our creativity. - more

pledge #5 develop the emotional economy

SPORT, TOURISM, CULTURE AND THE ARTS

We will capitalise on the emotional engagement that our sport, our tourism and our cultural heritage have forged with people all over the world. - more

pledge #6 keep irish business going and growing

TRADE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE

We will create an environment that encourages our indigenous industries to be more competitive and to prosper. - more

pledge #7 deliver high-level employment

MORE JOBS, HIGHER-LEVEL JOBS

We will create high-level jobs in areas such as planning and strategy that can turn Ireland into a global hub for research, business and design. - more

pledge #8 take control of our own destiny 

EU FUNDING AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY

We will become more proactive participants in EU affairs and play our part in shaping and implementing future policy. - more

pledge #9 move from island nation to global player

BROADBAND, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, NEW MARKETS

We will use new communications technologies more extensively in order to reduce costs, compete in new markets and compensate for our geographic isolation. - more

pledge #10 expect leadership but it's up to all of us

INCLUSION, INSPIRATION, IMPROVEMENT

We will guarantee inclusion for Irish people everywhere, both at home and abroad, enabling them to become proactive stakeholders in achieving this vision. - more

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