""Working with local communities and civic partners, Dublin City Council will promote a deeper understanding of the Irish flag - its history, its meaning, and its enduring message of inclusion, equality and respect," they said. The spokesperson said the Irish flag is a "unifying symbol" for all who call Dublin home, and that it represented "peace, togetherness, and the shared responsibility we each have in building an inclusive and welcoming city." DCC would continue to remove flags deemed to be a risk to public safety or a hazard, as part of its normal course of operations, they added. "Dublin is a city for everyone - a city where community, respect and belonging remain at the heart of all we do," the statement concluded."
""The issue has become a cultural flashpoint in recent months, with many anti-immigration activists encouraging their erection as a way of "reclaiming our country", while opponents say they are weaponising the Tricolour as a tool of intimidation." "I suppose what I'd like to see is an honest information service about the flag. How it should be flown, why it shouldn't be displayed in a provocative manner, why it should be taken in at night.""
Flag displays in Dublin have become a cultural flashpoint, with anti-immigration activists erecting flags as a way of "reclaiming our country" and opponents accusing them of weaponising the Tricolour to intimidate. Dublin City Council consulted stakeholders and Gardaí and adopted a positive, proactive approach. The council will promote understanding of the Irish flag's history, meaning and message of inclusion, equality and respect while removing flags that present safety hazards. Councillor Dermot Lacey criticised current displays and advocated an honest information service on proper flag use to reduce tensions.
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