Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 177: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received complaints regarding inappropriate use of the national flag; if it is permitted to write slogans on the national flag and to display them publicly; his plans to introduce legislation regarding use of the national flag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/07]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of the Taoiseach published a booklet entitled "An Bhratach Náisiúnta, The National Flag" which details the manner in which the national flag should be flown. These are guidelines not regulations. Copies of this booklet have been placed in the Dáil Library.

From time to time, the Department receives queries regarding the correct manner in which to fly the National flag. In the past 12 months, the Department has recorded 8 queries in relation to use of the national flag (many of which would have been received either by phone or email) all of which have been dealt with satisfactorily. There are no plans to introduce any legislation with regard to use of the national flag.