Original sentence: He used the years of leadership to develop a strong policy platform, publishing a Spatial Strategy for future development of the country, promoting universal access to health insurance, advocating reform of the Garda Siochana (police), and arguing for closer European integration
Edited sentence: His years as leader have come to be regarded as lack lustre and uninspiring although he did develop a strong policy platform, publishing a Spatial Strategy for future development of the country, promoting universal access to health insurance, advocating reform of the Garda Siochana (police), and arguing for closer European integration