The Garda Commissioner says the Irish flag was "abused and disrespected" when it was placed on the coffin of Pearse McCauley.
The funeral of the former-IRA member, who was convicted of killing Detective Garda Jerry McCabe in 1996, took place last week. During the service, the tri-colour was draped over his coffin.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says he doesn't know how this was allowed to happen. Simon Harris has been applauded by Gardaí for condemning the placement of the tri-colour over Garda killer Pearse McAuley's coffin. Mr. Harris said he would "take back our flag."
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President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Paul Curran, says it was an important statement:
