Ceann Comhairle refuses PBP request to fly Palestinian flag in Leinster House

Seán Ó Fearghaíl said that he believed it would be 'inappropriate' to fly either the Palestinian flag or the Israeli flag at Leinster House

A view of the Palestinian flag flying outside the Palestinian Embassy in Dublin. 

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl has refused to fly the Palestinian flag in Leinster House, despite requests from People Before Profit.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said that there were calls to fly the flag on Wednesday as part of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. He said he first wrote to Mr Ó Fearghaíl last Thursday.