Flags of visiting European nations
Loughnane questioned the placement of Ireland’s flag alongside those of visiting nations. The Ceann Comhairle said the flags were customarily flown for the Council of Europe meeting and undertook to consider the observation.
What is the protocol regarding the flying of the flags of the nations of the EEC who are visiting at present? I ask the question because of the insufficient position of our own national flag in its situation outside the door.
Comment on this
The mini-session of the Council of Europe is meeting in Dublin at present and it is customary to have the flag of each nation flying here.
Comment on this
I know we are the hosts and I hope we are hospitable hosts but I do not think our own flag should be put into the centre. It should be in a higher position than the other flags.