Incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar promises ‘republic of opportunity’

Incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will today say he will mandate the government to build “a republic of opportunity”, as he makes his first address as the country’s leader.

The Fine Gael leader is also expected to reflect on values in his party, in his first address to the Dáil as successor to Enda Kenny. A theme of his tenure is expected to be equality of opportunity, including in education, employment, people’s personal lives and their rights, according to sources close to him.

The Dublin West TD is also expected to mention the importance of battling Brexit as well as other international developments. The future of Europe will likely be addressed.