Halt put on new ‘peace line’ fencing in Ligoniel

North Belfast Sinn Féin Councillor Margaret McClenaghan said that a full and frank consultation was required before a new ‘peace line’ was built in Ligoniel.
“We condemn attacks on anybody's home. Trees and shrubs were mentioned in the past as a way of helping to resolve this,” said Margaret.
“Obviously people's safety is paramount, but I believe a full and meaningful consultation with local people is required.”
The NIO began building the fence but stopped half way sayng that more talks needed to be held.
A Unionist representative said residents property and homes in Squires Hill had been regularly by attacks from the Ligoniel estate.
Ligoniel Sinn Féin member Billy Mackessy said no-one had been consulted about the new fencing, which is the third such protective shield to be built in the same area in recent years.
“This was talked about two or three years ago and residents came together in St Mark's church and decided we didn't need another fence. Now the NIO has moved in and no-one knows anything about it.”