HC Deb 08 June 1917 vol 94 cc505-6
26. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if the carrying of flags by athletic clubs in Ireland is forbidden; and, if so, will he say under what Statute; why a general Proclamation to that effect has not been issued; under what authority Constable Flagherty, of Kilcullen, county Kildare, seized and carried off such a flag carried by Mr. Michael Healy on Sunday, 6th May, refusing to state his authority for so acting; and whether Flagherty will be required to return the flag and apologise?

Mr. DUKE

The carrying of flags, other than emblems of sedition, is not forbidden. The flag in question, as I am informed, came within the exception.