Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast, Gerry Kelly, has welcomed the decision to bar the loyalist Shankill Star flute band from marching past the Dales, Mountainview and Ardoyne by the Parades Commission.
“I welcome the fact that the Parades Commission has taken the decision to bar this loyalist band, which is in essence a tribute to Brian Robinson, from walking past the area where he murdered Paddy McKenna. It is the right decision," said Kelly.
“I am however disappointed in Tommy Cheevers approach to this, with him showing no sensitivity or regards to the victims of Brian Robinson. Most sensible people would acknowledge the suffering that has been caused by the application this band had made to march here and would rightfully oppose it on these grounds
“Instead of Tommy Cheevers making comments which could exacerbate the situation what we need to see is the Orange Order sitting down and talking with residents.”
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment