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Loyal Orders Meet Secretary Of State Over Parades Issue

4 April 2006

A delegation representing the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, the Royal Black Institution and the Independent Loyal Orange Institution met today with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain MP, to discuss parading issues.

The delegation made clear its view that the present legislative framework governing parades in Northern Ireland is fundamentally flawed and can be improved upon.

"We had a positive meeting with the Secretary of State today and we have indicated our willingness to engage with the Government with a view to investigating a more equitable system of regulating public events. Nothing is ruled out in these discussions.

"Prior to this meeting we have met with senior representatives from the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Methodist Church, PSNI, the DUP and UUP and have meetings planned in the near future with the Alliance Party and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. It is also expected that meetings will take place with the SDLP and the Irish Government.

Further meetings are also planned with the Secretary of State."

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