Pride flag to fly over Dáil for first time

The Pride flag is set to fly over Leinster House for the first time after TDs, party members and staff today meet as part of a new LGBT+ support group. Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl will host a coffee this morning for Oireachtas members, their staff, and others in the Leinster House complex as part of a first meeting to establish the group.

The Irish Examiner also understands that the Pride flag will be flown this week over the grounds of the parliament building, as part of events nationwide to mark Pride month. The developments come after Fine Gael senator Jerry Buttimer proposed establishing an Oireachtas LGBT+ group. It is intended that its members, made up of both elected and support staff, will help organise seminars, social events and lectures and make contact with such groups in other parliaments.