Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 May 2026
322. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can give clarity around the rules and regulations of flying of flags/bunting in schools; and if she can outline what flags and on what occasions this is allowed. [36446/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Education Act 1998 in Ireland, the Board of Management of a school is primarily responsible for the management of the school on behalf of the patron and for the benefit of the students. The school principal, under the direction of the Board, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school. Therefore, it is a matter for each school to decide on how best to serve the school community, including to choose to carry out activities relating to flying flags/bunting.
Schools have autonomy in choosing the resources and programmes that best support their work within their own school and their broader school community. There are a number of programmes available to schools to enrich or accompany the curriculum, and some of these programmes include flags as symbols of participation or achievement. It is a matter for individual schools to participate in such programmes and fly these flags if they wish.
