Varadkar: 'I need to be more careful about my tone'

Taoiseach admits he doesn't always use 'the right words' when answering questions

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said it was his political style and personality to give a straight answer to a straight question. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted he can be too blunt when answering questions and said it was something he intended to work on.

Mr Varadkar has been accused by Sinn Féin of lacking empathy to the realities of life facing people, particularly the impact of the housing crisis.