Northern Ireland secretary bans the Drumcree parade
Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 20:55 · Archive
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has banned the Drumcree parade after a 13-day stand-off between Orange Order members and nationalist residents.
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has banned the Drumcree parade following a 13-day stand-off between the Orange Order and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
The PSNI chief constable advised Bryant that enabling the procession would require major intervention and carry an unacceptable risk of serious injury, disorder and wider contagion across Northern Ireland. The Parades Commission had originally ruled two weeks ago that the march could proceed with restrictions in place, but the parade from Drumcree Church into Portadown did not take place due to large protests blocking the Garvaghy Road.
Bryant said in a statement that the Parades Commission had advised him that, in light of the chief constable's assessment, the original determination no longer has enduring legal effect. He concluded that circumstances had changed considerably since the determination was made, meaning the procession cannot go ahead as determined. Under legislation, a secretary of state can overturn a Parades Commission determination, particularly following input from the PSNI.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she will co-operate with a police investigation after receiving a letter from the PSNI probing alleged criminal offences relating to her involvement in the protest against the Orange Order parade. Sinn Féin colleagues Conor Murphy, John O'Dowd and Gerry Kelly have also received contact from police. O'Neill said she had stood in solidarity with Garvaghy Road residents and would continue to do so, adding that residents should be allowed to live in peace free from sectarian intimidation.
How it is being reported
- NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant bans Drumcree paradeThe parade had led to a two-week stand-off in Portadown.Evening Standard · 9 Oct, 21:40
- Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant to ban Drumcree paradeSir Chris explained that an agreement could not be reached between the Orange Order and local nationalist residents on Portadown’s Garvaghy RoadThe Independent · 9 Oct, 21:32
- NI secretary to ban the Drumcree paradeThe parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.BBC News · 9 Oct, 20:53
- PSNI chief asks NI Secretary to review determination over Drumcree paradeSir Chris Bryant is expected to make a statement on the dispute which has led to a 13-day stand-off.Evening Standard · 9 Oct, 19:39
- Northern Ireland secretary says he will ban Drumcree paradeNorthern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he is to ban the Drumcree parade.Sky News · 9 Oct, 15:07
In this story: Sir Chris Bryant · Northern Ireland Secretary · PSNI · Orange Order · Garvaghy Road · Portadown · Michelle O'Neill · Drumcree Church
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