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10/10/2001
Human Rights Commissioner observes Holy Cross dispute
The head of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has joined Catholic parents walking their children to the hotly disputed Holy Cross Primary School in North Belfast.
Mr Bryce Dickson joined the parents on Wednesday October 10 to observe the loyalist protest, which has been outside the Catholic primary school for six weeks.
Face to face talks between the two sides broke up on Tuesday night without resolve. Parents from the Right to Education, representing nationalist parents and a delegation from the Protestant Concerned Upper Ardoyne Residents group left the two and a half hour meeting at Parliament Buildings without commenting.
Meanwhile chairman of the board of governors Fr Aidan Troy warned yesterday of legal action to force the protestors to end their action. Speaking on Tuesday Fr Troy said: “We have tried dialogue and mediation and nothing seems to be working. I am now wondering if there is a procedure in law to find some way in which we can create a breathing space in order to get the children through without further abuse.”
There have been several failed attempts to try and get the residents of the loyalist Glenbryn estate and parents from the neighbouring republican area of Ardoyne to negotiate some kind of settlement.
The Holy Cross dispute started in June because Protestants said they felt under threat and intimidation form the larger Catholic community of Ardoyne. (AMcE)
Mr Bryce Dickson joined the parents on Wednesday October 10 to observe the loyalist protest, which has been outside the Catholic primary school for six weeks.
Face to face talks between the two sides broke up on Tuesday night without resolve. Parents from the Right to Education, representing nationalist parents and a delegation from the Protestant Concerned Upper Ardoyne Residents group left the two and a half hour meeting at Parliament Buildings without commenting.
Meanwhile chairman of the board of governors Fr Aidan Troy warned yesterday of legal action to force the protestors to end their action. Speaking on Tuesday Fr Troy said: “We have tried dialogue and mediation and nothing seems to be working. I am now wondering if there is a procedure in law to find some way in which we can create a breathing space in order to get the children through without further abuse.”
There have been several failed attempts to try and get the residents of the loyalist Glenbryn estate and parents from the neighbouring republican area of Ardoyne to negotiate some kind of settlement.
The Holy Cross dispute started in June because Protestants said they felt under threat and intimidation form the larger Catholic community of Ardoyne. (AMcE)
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07 November 2001
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Parents of Catholic children at a north Belfast school at the centre of a loyalist protest have said they are to take legal action in an attempt to end the long-running dispute. Two of the children’s parents are expected to travel to London on Thursday November 8 to meet a cross-party group of MPs to discuss the issue.
Holy Cross families pursue legal avenues to stop dispute
Parents of Catholic children at a north Belfast school at the centre of a loyalist protest have said they are to take legal action in an attempt to end the long-running dispute. Two of the children’s parents are expected to travel to London on Thursday November 8 to meet a cross-party group of MPs to discuss the issue.
15 October 2001
Priest urges Holy Cross parents to use cars
A priest at the centre of the Holy Cross school dispute in north Belfast has suggested parents should consider using cars or buses to take their children to school. Father Aidan Troy, chairman of the board of governors at Holy Cross Girls’ Primary School in Ardoyne, said he would be enhancing efforts to find a resolution to the dispute.
Priest urges Holy Cross parents to use cars
A priest at the centre of the Holy Cross school dispute in north Belfast has suggested parents should consider using cars or buses to take their children to school. Father Aidan Troy, chairman of the board of governors at Holy Cross Girls’ Primary School in Ardoyne, said he would be enhancing efforts to find a resolution to the dispute.
12 November 2001
Huge police presence criticised at Holy Cross
Both nationalists and loyalists have spoken out about a huge security operation - the largest mounted to date - outside Holy Cross Primary School in north Belfast. It followed another night of rioting in the north of the city, during which a 16-year-old died and more than 25 police officers were injured.
Huge police presence criticised at Holy Cross
Both nationalists and loyalists have spoken out about a huge security operation - the largest mounted to date - outside Holy Cross Primary School in north Belfast. It followed another night of rioting in the north of the city, during which a 16-year-old died and more than 25 police officers were injured.
16 October 2001
Protestors criticise extra cash for Holy Cross Primary
The Protestant residents group from Upper Ardoyne have criticised a move to allocate extra money to Holy Cross Girl’s Primary School to make sure that the pupils do not suffer disruptions during exams.
Protestors criticise extra cash for Holy Cross Primary
The Protestant residents group from Upper Ardoyne have criticised a move to allocate extra money to Holy Cross Girl’s Primary School to make sure that the pupils do not suffer disruptions during exams.
10 September 2001
Loyalist protest at Ardoyne school continues
Loyalists whistled and shouted abuse at parents of Holy Cross Primary School children in north Belfast on Monday as the dispute between Catholics and Protestants entered its sixth day. Residents stayed silent as children, escorted to school by their parents, were given a police escort through the Protestant Glenbryn estate to the school gates.
Loyalist protest at Ardoyne school continues
Loyalists whistled and shouted abuse at parents of Holy Cross Primary School children in north Belfast on Monday as the dispute between Catholics and Protestants entered its sixth day. Residents stayed silent as children, escorted to school by their parents, were given a police escort through the Protestant Glenbryn estate to the school gates.
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