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09/09/2005
Hain meets unionist delegation ahead of Whiterock Parade
Secretary of State Peter Hain has met leading unionists ahead of Saturday's re-routed Whiterock Parade in west Belfast.
DUP leader Ian Paisley and UUP leader Sir Reg Empey, alongside representatives of the Orange Order and the North and West Belfast Parades Forum, met with Mr Hain to discuss Saturday's march which has been re-routed from Workman Avenue through the former Mackies factory site.
Speaking afterwards, Mr Hain described the discussions as "frank and open".
"I made it clear that I had no legal authority in this situation to change the decision of the Parades Commision," Mr Hain said.
"It is also my responsibility to show support for the Police, as should all communities, in facing what is a potentially a very difficult and dangerous situation."
Dr Paisley and Sir Reg said they were disappointed by Mr Hain's response. The DUP leader saying the issue "could be the spark which kindles a fire there would be no putting out".
Meanwhile, loyalist residents staged a third day of protest at the parade rerouting decision by blocking the Springfield Road and other roads on Friday.
Those behind the blockade say they plan to continue the campaign until the preferred route is allowed by the Parades Commission.
The Commission cited "a possible adverse effect on community relations" if the march was allowed on the Order's preferred route.
(MB/SP)
DUP leader Ian Paisley and UUP leader Sir Reg Empey, alongside representatives of the Orange Order and the North and West Belfast Parades Forum, met with Mr Hain to discuss Saturday's march which has been re-routed from Workman Avenue through the former Mackies factory site.
Speaking afterwards, Mr Hain described the discussions as "frank and open".
"I made it clear that I had no legal authority in this situation to change the decision of the Parades Commision," Mr Hain said.
"It is also my responsibility to show support for the Police, as should all communities, in facing what is a potentially a very difficult and dangerous situation."
Dr Paisley and Sir Reg said they were disappointed by Mr Hain's response. The DUP leader saying the issue "could be the spark which kindles a fire there would be no putting out".
Meanwhile, loyalist residents staged a third day of protest at the parade rerouting decision by blocking the Springfield Road and other roads on Friday.
Those behind the blockade say they plan to continue the campaign until the preferred route is allowed by the Parades Commission.
The Commission cited "a possible adverse effect on community relations" if the march was allowed on the Order's preferred route.
(MB/SP)
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