The Church of Ireland
Press Release

Following a meeting with the Parades Commission the Church of Ireland Primate has called for restraint and decency throughout the community at this time.

In a direct appeal to loyalist paramilitary organisations Dr Eames has called on them not to use the cloak of any protest for acts of violence.

A Determination on the Garvaghy Road issue is expected from the Parades Commission on Monday.

Dr Eames said:

"With tension prevalent throughout this community I appeal to everyone to use their influences to remove any excuse for violence, attacks or civil disturbance which will inevitably cause danger to innocent people. I accept the depth of feeling on both sides in every parade dispute, but if this Province is to be spared widespread disorder, no excuse and no encouragement by word or act must be given to those all too ready to justify or even excuse violence at this time."