At a time of geopolitical upheaval and challenges to democracy, the Irish people have given a significant mandate for a Government which can provide stability and deliver progress. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents have come together in partnership to form a stable majority to deliver an ambitious programme and five Budgets. The Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties, as well as the independent representatives, who will participate in and support the new government, are committed to delivering for all people and all regions across our shared island over the next five years. 

P.91 Drug use
This Government is committed to a healthled approach to drug addiction. The Government will:

• Assess the outcomes of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017- 2025, and publish a successor strategy.
• Divert those found in possession of drugs for personal use to health services.
• Increase funding for drug addiction services including local drug and alcohol taskforces to improve their effectiveness.
• Launch a major awareness campaign of the impact of drugs on society.
• Re-establish the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use.
• Explore the establishment of mobile medically supervised injecting facilities in areas of need.
• Increase the availability of naloxone and train relevant individuals on its use. 

P.118 Tackling drug use
This Government will:

• Support An Garda Síochána to dismantle criminal gangs and tackle the drugs epidemic.
• Work to intensify partnerships with Interpol, Europol, and other international agencies to tackle the illicit trafficking of drugs before they enter the Irish market.
• Fund innovative law enforcement technologies including unmanned drones to patrol our coast and ports and detect the trafficking of illegal drugs. This will supplement the work of our air and naval services in this sphere.
• Explore the possibility of requiring social media companies and online communication platforms to provide An Garda Síochána with information they have on their platforms relating to the supply of illegal drugs.
• Review the sentences for those involved in the supply of drugs to ensure that the punishment imposed reflects the destruction and devastation that those drugs impose on our communities.
• Commit to a health-led approach to drug addiction and divert those found in possession of drugs for personal use to health services.
• Re-establish the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use and ensure that the Department of Health and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration work collaboratively on any recommendations issued by the Committee. 

P.119 Prisons and penal policy safe and secure communities
Providing adequate prison capacity is essential for ensuring public safety, facilitating rehabilitation, and addressing the needs of individuals within the justice system. This Government will:

• Establish a high dependency unit in the Irish Prison Service to address severe mental health and addiction challenges and hire more therapeutic and medical staff, including psychiatric nurses.
• Implement recommendations on the Taskforce on Mental Health and Addiction and publish an annual progress report…..

P.88 Public health
This Government has a steadfast commitment to improving public health. This Government will:

• Introduce wide ranging restrictions on vaping, including packaging, flavours, point of sale advertising and a ban on disposable vapes.
• Explore restrictions on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks, including a ban on their sale to children.
• Ensure that children are safe online and implement the recommendations of the new Online Health Taskforce.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy to combat the harms related to social media.
• Continue to tackle harmful alcohol consumption through effective regulations.....

P.95 Child and youth mental health
This Government will:

• Legislate to regulate CAMHS.
• Continue to expand the central referral mechanism to simplify referrals to community paediatric services, including CAMHS, to ensure that no child is placed on the wrong waiting list.
• Continue to resource CAMHS teams to reduce waiting lists.
• Establish targeted supports for children with autism experiencing mental health challenges.
• Develop a new care model for HSE Primary Care Psychology to expedite services for young people with less complex issues.
• Enhance youth mental health services for those up to age 25, focusing on smoother transitions from CAMHS to adult mental health services.
• Increase staffing in under-18 dual diagnosis services to better treat young people with mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Continue to invest in waiting list initiatives.
• Launch the Youth Mental Health app to support the mental health needs of young people.