Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland’s president on day of pomp and celebration

New president pledges ‘all voices’ will be heard and vows to promote climate action, tolerance and a Gaelic revival

Catherine Connolly has vowed to make Ireland a “republic worth of its name” by using her presidency to champion diversity, the Irish language and the legacy of decolonisation.

Connolly spelled out a leftwing alternative to centre-right orthodoxy in her inauguration speech after being sworn in to office on Tuesday.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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