Hogan: Half-mast Tricolour idea 'not appropriate'

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has hit out at a European Commissioner for suggesting we fly the Tricolor at half mast as punishment for ending up in the bailout programme.

Hogan: Half-mast Tricolour idea 'not appropriate'

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has hit out at a European Commissioner for suggesting we fly the Tricolor at half mast as punishment for ending up in the bailout programme.

Germany's EU Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said countries in financial difficulty should have their flags lowered in front of EU buildings in an act of symbolism.

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