55% hike in complaints about flags on street lights with 107 reports last year
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Mr. O’Dowd said only a small number of banners were removed by the department because they presented a danger to road traffic.
“The number of reports about flags attached to its street lighting columns received by my Department was 69 in 2022 and 107 in 2023.
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Hide Ad“With the exception of a few banners which presented danger to road users, my Department did not remove any flags from its street lighting columns during this time,” he declared.
The minister said ‘finding a sustainable solution to the ongoing problem of illegally erected flags and emblems requires leadership and a united approach’.
"I can assure you that I am committed to working with Executive colleagues and all stakeholders to deal with this issue comprehensively,” Mr. O’Dowd stated in response to an Assembly Question.
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