Sir, – I object to the flying of a flag in support of the gay community at a Garda station in Henry Street, Limerick ("Limerick Garda station to fly flag in support of gay pride parade", August 27th).
You report that those in the station are doing this “as a significant symbol of support for the gay community in Ireland”.
The Garda Síochána should remain even-handed in its approach to society, “neither supporting nor opposing any causes” outside its function of maintaining law and order. – Yours, etc,
JOHN BARNEWELL,
Lakelands Close,
Stillorgan,
Co Dublin.
Sir, – I note that a Limerick Garda station is to fly the rainbow flag in support of gay pride. Why do not all Garda stations fly the national flag in support of national pride? Travel in France or the US and you will see national flags flying over police stations. – Yours, etc,
HUGH FORTUNE,
Blackstick Lane,
Gorey,
Co Wexford.