Portadown Orange District hails ‘significant’ step as mediator appointed in Drumcree parading dispute

Mediator for Drumcree dispute appointed says Orange Order branch adding 'we want tolerance and inclusion in talks'

The Portadown District of the Orange Order has said that a mediator has been appointed to enable talks over a new Drumcree parade.

Portadown Orange District hails ‘significant’ step as mediator appointed in Drumcree parading dispute

Portadown Orange District LOL 1 says the Parades Commission has taken a “significant” step towards resolving the long‑running Drumcree parading stand‑off by appointing an independent mediation facilitator. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the district confirmed it has been formally notified of the appointment and claimed it had “for many years argued for mediation”, accusing the Commission of previously rewarding “obstinate refusals to…