Taoiseach promises 'to speak up for LGBT rights around the world' at Dublin Pride Parade

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised to push for LGBT rights in Ireland and around the world in his speech at the Dublin Pride Parade today.

Around 30,000 people took part in the parade and the Taoiseach promised them that under his leadership, Ireland "will be the voice for toleration, respect and equality around the world".