It was raised on a flagpole alongside the EU flag and the Ukraine flag, which has been displayed following Russia's invasion. On Friday, however, the Palestinian flag was no longer on display outside Leinster House
A Palestinian flag which had been raised outside Leinster House has been taken down. The flag was first flown outside the parliament building on the day that Ireland formally recognised Palestinian statehood this week.
The EU and Ukraine flags continue to be raised. Ireland's ministers met on Tuesday and officially agreed to recognise a Palestinian state, in a joint move with Spain and Norway.READ MORE: Taoiseach accuses Israeli Ambassador of 'distraction' following tech warnings The Palestinian flag flew outside Leinster House as the Government officially recognised the State of Palestine.
The plan, being brought by Mr Martin, who is also the Foreign Affairs Minister, would see the establishment of full diplomatic relations.
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