David Stanton
Ceist:63 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the guidelines, if any, his Department has issued internally or to any agency or body in relation to the use of the national flag and the European flag. [6587/98]
Written Answers - Flag Regulations.
Guidelines in relation to the use of the national flag by the Defence Forces are laid in Defence Force Regulations and Administrative Instructions. These documents are issued to all branches of the Defence Forces. The regulations cover matters relating to the national flag such as its material and dimensions, where and when flown, hoisting and lowering, precedence and display, etc.
My Department has not issued any guidelines relating to the use of the European flag.