Flying of Butcher's Apron Sign of Things to Come

national | eu | press release Friday August 08, 2008 20:19 by Richard Walsh - Republican Sinn Féin

RSF have suggested that the flying of the Union flag in the 26-Counties may be linked to M. Sarkozy's comments...

A spokesperson for Republican Sinn Féin said that the flying of the British flag in towns throughout the 26-Counties could be a sign of things to come, in light of recent French comments about shared Commissioners within the EU.

Director of Publicity, Richard Walsh said: “We have received a number of complaints about the flying of the Union flag throughout the 26-Counties on the event of the opening of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Although we have no problem with the flying of the flags of other countries, we do not currently enjoy friendly relations with Britain as they continue to occupy part of our country. Consequently the flying of the flag of a hostile state is a deeply offensive act.

“Incidentally, it could be asked of M. Sarkozy whether this is a sign of things to come, as he appears to suggest that all of Ireland should be represented by the 'Butcher's Apron'. We have long suffered under British subjugation, and certainly do not need to be subjected to increased control from both London and Brussels simultaneously”, he said.