As well as the two giant urns of Easter lilies in the Great Hall at Stormont this week, there were a number around the building itself on the lapels of easily identifiable MLAs. But, asked one long-term observer, were they stick-ons or pin-ons? It will be remembered that the stickies got their nickname when they chose stick-on lilies and the provos were, briefly, called pinheads. No emblems are allowed in the environs, let alone the chambers, of Leinster House save fainne, pioneer pin and, by special permission, the white peace ribbon introduced by Dick Spring in 1996. That, of course, doesn't mean they are not worn. Poppies have appeared on many Novembers, the green ribbon of nationalism has been worn and charity emblems are generally accepted. Quidnunc can't recall seeing floral displays in Leinster House like the ones in Stormont, however. And the lilies are only the half of it. In the members' coffee lounge - the preserve of anti-Agreement unionists (on account of no drink being served) - there is a tasteful vase of red tulips with blue and white irises. In the members' bar - the favourite haunt of pro-Agreement unionists - there is a vase of beautiful orange lilies!