Record reveals list of discouraged words and phrases in Leo Varadkar's government

‘Climate breakdown’ is on the list of barred phrases, although no alternative phraseology is proposed

A communique to the Department of the Taoiseach served as a guide in terms of the phraseology for answering to Leo Varadkar in his role as Taoiseach. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie

Words and phrases such as ‘priority’, ‘deliver’, and ‘realise ambitions’ were frowned upon for use in official replies during Leo Varadkar's time as Taoiseach.

A communiqué to the Department of the Taoiseach served as a guide in terms of the phraseology for answering to Mr Varadkar in his role as Taoiseach.