The Latest Breaking News from Parades Commission

PM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-ahead

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the decision as ‘utterly reckless’.

Evening Standard · 2h ago

DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision

The Parades Commission placed a number of restrictions on the Orange Order procession on Sunday.

Evening Standard · 6h ago

Drumcree decision ‘opportunity to gain confidence of unionist community’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking as the body considers an application for the Orange Order to complete its route along the Garvaghy Road.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Loyalist parade barred from North Belfast interface over 'public disorder' fears

The Parades Commission said the plans were a "clear breach" of a local agreement which has reduced tensions

Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2023

Drumcree linked murder of three Quinn children “changed the mood”, papers show

"In the aftermath of this morning’s murders … the day has been characterised by intense activity aimed at resolving the standoff"

Belfast Live · Dec 29, 2022

Drumcree stand-off sparked some concern about NI electric supply

"In the past the Government could have used the Army to man power stations but, because of the complexity of modern stations, the Army does not have the expertise to take over power generation"

Belfast Live · Dec 29, 2022

Quinn murders ‘changed mood’ in NI at height of Drumcree standoff

Declassified papers reveal the level of violence during the 1998 parading dispute.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

‘No need’ for Parades Commission in Scotland to look at Orange marches, report says

SCOTLAND has “no present need” for a Northern-Ireland style Parades Commission to look at restrictions on Orange marches, an expert group has…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022

Derry and Strabane Council has 'no concerns' over reports that Halloween carnival parade could be 'in jeopardy'

Hundreds of people are expected to take part in this year's parade

Belfast Live · Oct 13, 2022

PSNI investigating ‘suspected offences’ during Easter commemoration in West Belfast

Huge crowds are taking part in events to mark 106 years since the 1916 Rising.

Belfast Live · Apr 17, 2022