The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do.

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's commitment to their mandate and their dedication to implementing it over the next seven years. The four pillars mentioned - inclusive citizenship, equality and participation, respect, and a creative society - are the key principles that will guide their actions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of these pillars in creating an excellent society and emphasizes their determination to ensure that these values are upheld in everything that the Irish do.