As leaders of the Loyal Orders we unequivocally condemn the murder in Ballymena of Mr Michael McIlveen and we extend our deepest sympathy to his grieving parents and family at this time.

The Orange Order says it has been saddened by some of the comments made today by the Tanaiste (Irish Deputy Prime Minister) Mary Harney.

THE HEAD of the Orange Order today called on Orangemen across Northern Ireland to make clear their contempt for the Government's double standards on terrorism, and to send a clear message to Tony Blair that there could never be meaningful peace and reconciliation in the Province without proper justice for the relatives of those murdered during the troubles.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has expressed its condolences to those who lost loved ones in yesterday's London bombings.

Orangemen in Tyrone have condemned an arson attack on an Orange Hall at Douglas Bridge - the second such incident in a week.

Orangemen in Armagh have strongly condemned last night's arson attack on a local GAA Hall.

The Orange Order said today that an arson attack which destroyed an orange hall in Co Armagh showed how some people were determined to sabotage any attempts at peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

The ruling body of the Orange Order has condemned those responsible for the recent spate of racist attacks in Belfast as cowardly bullies and called on all members of the institution to help the police bring them to justice.

The ruling body of the Orange Order has expressed its sympathy with those who lost loved ones in the recent terrorist attacks in Madrid.

Republicans in East Belfast have been accused of deliberately trying to raise tensions over a forthcoming Orange Order parade to provide an excuse for street violence and divert attention away from continuing IRA breaches of the Good Friday Agreement.

Belfast Orangemen call for PSNI resignations and warn of threat to law and order.

The Grand Lodge has welcomed the recent act of decommissioning and the statement of intent by the Ulster Defence Association.

Portadown District condemn the violence at Drumcree and say that it is necessary to learn from these events.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland expresses anger at today's violent scenes at Drumcree.

The Grand Orange Lodge totally abhors and condemns the violence of the past days.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland understanding the sorrow of the Quinn family over the murder of the children nevertheless deplores the linkage by the Chief Constable of the brutal murders with the legitimate protest by the Portadown Orange District.

The conviction in the Crown Court case over the murders on July 12, 1998 of the three young Quinn boys - Jason, Mark and Richard - confirms exactly where the blame for this terrible atrocity lies.

The Rev. William Bingham calls on the RUC to confirm from the evidence that they have before them that there is no link between the Orange Order and the protest at Drumcree in relation to the murder of Richard, Mark and Jason Quinn.

The Loyal Orange Institution is very clear in its attitude to violence and terrorism. Violence is morally wrong and no-one should engage or support violent activity to further their ends.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland expresses deepest sympathy to those who have been bereaved following the terrorist attack in Omagh.

Reiteration of our position statement released July 12. We believe people have not fully considered this. It is therefore regrettable that selective quotes have only be used to satisfy media sound bites.

The Orange Order is horrified by last night's tragic murder of the three young boys in Ballymoney.

County Armagh Grand Orange Lodge unreservedly condemns the arson attacks on Roman Catholic Churches.

County Antrim Grand Orange Lodge unreservedly condemns the arson attacks on Roman Catholic Churches.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland condemns the senseless attacks on Roman Catholic Churches last night.

The Officers and Committee of Portadown District L.O.L. No.1 view with disgust the recent reported finding, by members of the R.U.C., of sixteen crates of bottles destined for use as petrol bombs on the Garvaghy Road, Portadown.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland deplores the recent upsurge in sectarian violence and strife in the Province, manifested in the burning of Churches, Orange Halls, Schools, and other property.