‘Union Jack' flying above Dublin could help Republic’s tourism industry

It is inane to think that flying the flag of the nation that did everything it could to starve my ancestors into submission would be a good idea. No Union Jacks in Ireland EVER!!!

pilib04, flying the Union Jack in France is not comparable to flying it in Ireland. You need to learn some Irish history so you'll understand what the difference is.

bullcrap, I,seen plenty of english,scottish,welsh flags inside and outside many pubs around dublin.

Seano – You posted comments on this subject on Jan 05 at 06:13 PM and on Jan 06 at 05:38 PM – how could this be if you only read one post? Some posters may find your explanation rather incredible, in the literal sense….

The only post I read was posted at 04:21.no apology needed.

Seano - ONE - read pilib04 comment Jan 08 04:13 PM - TWO - Ask yourself, Does or does it not say 'I find the idea of the Union Jack flying anywhere on the island of Ireland to be offensive'. THREE - If yes, I guess YOU owe ME an apology...FOUR - Remember, When in hole, stop digging!!

pilib04 been demonised by Dan accusing him falsely of finding the UJ offensive.Maybe an apology is in order.

pilib04 - Please explain why you find the UK flag flying in the UK offensive? Do you deny one group on the island the same respect and rights as another? If so, again, why?

Pittsburghkid, since I rarely agree with you I thought I would followup on your post. I agree, my English cousins don't travel to France three times a year with the expectation that they will see the Union Jack. In fact, knowing them, they would probably make a disparaging remark. This flag nonsense sounds like it is emanating from Northern Ireland or the USA. Ireland and England are not big flag flyers. Probably as we get closer to the Centennial celebration of the Easter Rising etal, we will see more Tricolours. However, I don't think that will be the case in England. Now St. George's flag has had a real revival in England, but that may have more to do with sports. On the other hand, I have never traveled outside of Northern England and will have to communicate with cousins who have. But in the North flags are simply a rarity or novelty.

I find the idea of the Union Jack flying anywhere on the island of Ireland to be offensive.

Moronic. Who would possibly think that this was a good idea!

A new study, by experts.....how much did it cost to come up with dribble like that.

Sirpeter-Patriot isnt even in THIS country so we're grand!

Sirpeter-patriot isnt in THIS country so we're grand!

Patriot lol.Where did you come from?!!You can't have genocidal thoughts and start whipping every Brit that comes into the country.