(ADW) Sunny days ahead for the donkey weather vane still perched on top of Diekirch's church! After causing a storm between the local council and the previous Minister of Culture, the symbol of the town no longer has to 'hoof it' off the roof.

Back in May last year the new vane first made an appearance on the old church, replacing the traditional cockerel with the town's mascot, the donkey. Since then controversy has shrouded it and the poor donkey became a 'mane' attraction with discussions blowing up across the country – should it stay or should it go?

The problem was that Diekirch had simply placed the weather vane on top of the ancient church, which is classified as a national heritage building, without seeking permission from the Ministry of Culture or the Heritage Office. Octavie Modert, the previous Culture Minister was not amused and in order not be made an "ass" of, requested in a letter that the building be restored to its original state by returning the cockerel weather vane.

But now there are winds of change sweeping across Diekirch as the new Culture Minister Maggy Nagel really couldn't care less about the dispute, and did “not want to be bothered with such unimportant things.” In a statement she went on to say: “When the Diekirch church makes the decision that a donkey is a good idea and important up there on top of the tower, then it should stay there, with or without permission.”

And so it seems the dispute is over and the citizens of Diekirch can rest assured that their new weather vane is likely to adorn the top of their church for donkey's years!