Leo Varadkar emphasizes the importance of politicians not encouraging toxicity in public debate in his final speech before the selection of a new Taoiseach.
Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate , Leo Varadkar said in his final speech before the selection of a new Taoiseach .Simon Harris, who succeeded Mr Varadkar as leader of the Fine Gael party following his surprise resignation last month, is expected to be selected as the new Taoiseach .
"But today is the beginning of a new era for my party, a new chapter in my life, and a new phase for this coalition Government."In particular, he thanked Simon Coveney, who was his deputy party leader but is also leaving Government today. "The trust and respect that we've built up together ensure that this Government remains solid and stayed the course and I think will be a model for future coalitions of equals, in this State and elsewhere."He said there has been a change in tone in political debate, including a growth and encouragement of anger, as well as"coarseness and even toxicity".
"In my constituency, and on many campaigns, I've worked with people from political tradition that has perspectives that are opposite of mine. "We have our problems, but we are free and prosperous and safe, with huge opportunities for our citizens." "We've made the country more equal and more modern when it comes to the rights of children, the LGBT community and women, and more recently inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, the worst of which is now thankfully behind us.""Ireland is no longer a laggard on climate change. We are turning the tide on climate and biodiversity loss."
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