PQ 285
285. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to her Department's St Brigid's Day 2026, in light of significant public concern regarding the advert's perceived ideological framing and the use of St Brigid's image in a manner many citizens view as disrespectful to Ireland's Christian heritage; if her Department intends to withdraw the advert and issue a public apology; and if not, if she will state clearly whether her Department stands over the advert in its current form and considers it appropriate for an official State communication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12676/26]
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285. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to her Department's St Brigid's Day 2026, in light of significant public concern regarding the advert's perceived ideological framing and the use of St Brigid's image in a manner many citizens view as disrespectful to Ireland's Christian heritage; if her Department intends to withdraw the advert and issue a public apology; and if not, if she will state clearly whether her Department stands over the advert in its current form and considers it appropriate for an official State communication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12676/26]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-02-17/285/
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