"I will be a voice for peace, a voice that builds on our policy of neutrality, a voice that articulates the existential threat posed by climate change."
"Our public and democracy needs constructive questioning. Together, we can shape a new republic that values everybody, that values and champions diversity and that takes confidence in our own identity."
"I campaigned for marriage equality in Galway and have spoken out in Dáil [the lower house of the Irish parliament] for LGBTQ+ rights abroad and at home, including in support of the Gender Recognition Act and against conversion therapy. Inciting fear and hatred towards the LGBTQIA community is abhorrent."
Catherine Connolly secured 63% of first-preference votes and will become the Republic of Ireland's 10th head of state, succeeding Michael D Higgins after two terms. The presidency is mainly ceremonial, but Connolly has a record of advocating reproductive rights, social justice, and national neutrality. Public commitments emphasize being a voice for peace, addressing the existential threat of climate change, championing diversity, and advocating for those without a voice. Connolly supported marriage equality, the Gender Recognition Act, measures to disregard historic convictions for consensual sexual activity between men, and opposition to conversion therapy, and pledged to confront racism, bigotry, and violence.
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