COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

MOTION NO.2

MOTION: Councillor E. Murphy

That this area committee requests the removal of the flags that have been erected at the entrance to Whitechurch estate.

REPORT:

While the erection of flags on public lighting columns has become more prominent over the last six months, our general policy is that any material being erected should have prior approval and any flags posing an obstruction or a hazard public safety will be removed.

However, following a broad review of the locations where flags are currently erected and various other considerations including input from other Dublin local authorities and An Garda Síochána, there are no significant related health and safety concerns arising at present.  Therefore, rather than engaging in flag removals that potentially could create tensions, we will be proactive in promoting our national flag as a unifying symbol that supports inclusion, equality and respect, as well as continuing to support community integration.