Respecting the national flag

Sir, – The colourful flags displayed in many pubs and restaurants for the World Cup are in stark contrast to the disrespectful manner in which our national flag (sadly missing in Brazil) is treated by many public institutions.

Perhaps the tattiest and dirtiest Tricolour on a public building is the one flying over the Dublin City Council offices at Wood Quay. – Yours, etc,

ALAN HOWARD,

Knocklyon,

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Dublin 16.