Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 277: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has an arrangement with the Irish Cricket Union which entitles the Irish cricket team to play international fixtures in their own home ground displaying the flag of the visiting state but not the flag of the Irish Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12842/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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There is no such arrangement with the Irish Cricket Union.

In a general context, the Department of the Taoiseach has issued guidelines to assist people in ensuring that due respect is always accorded to the national flag. While observance of these guidelines is a matter for each individual, the national flag should at all times be treated with appropriate respect. The guidelines are available on the Government website at www.taoiseach.gov.ie.