'Ambitious' programme for government with Martin as Taoiseach until November 2027 

Smaller class sizes, cheaper childcare, and no change to pension age are among the measures agreed by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Independents

Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to lead the next government, in the office of Taoiseach until late in 2027. Picture: Damien Eagers

Smaller class sizes, gym membership tax credits, a new transport police, cheaper childcare, and the retention of the pension age are among the measures a new government led by Micheál Martin has committed to.

The draft programme for government sets new housing targets that will see an average of 60,000 units built each year; commits to set up a rent price register; promises to fund 5,000 new gardaí; and plans a phasing out of means-testing of carers.