Leaders’ pitches to voters after TV debate

The first leaders’ TV debate of the general election concluded with the politicians being offered a chance to make a pitch to voters. Here is what they said:

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris said in the seven months he has been Taoiseach he had demonstrated the “energy and focus” he pledged to bring to issues affecting “our country and your lives”.

“This job is about delivering for you, your concerns are my priority. So Fine Gael has a plan to secure your future,” he said.

“You told me childcare is a problem – that’s why I will build more places and cap monthly costs. You told me children’s disability services are not where they need to be – that’s why we’ll cut waiting lists and expand services.

“You told me cost of living is worrying you – that’s why we’ll lower taxes and help you with your bills. And you told me you want housing sorted – that’s why we’ll put €40 billion into delivering 300,000 new homes.”

Fianna Fáil leader and Tánaiste…