Sinn Féin will co-operate with PSNI over Drumcree protest, says McDonald
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has stated that her party will cooperate with the PSNI regarding any investigation into the ongoing protest on the Garvaghy Road. The protest has continued since Sunday in response to a Parades Commission decision allowing a restricted march by the Portadown District Orange Lodge. While the PSNI has warned of criminal consequences for breaking the law, McDonald characterized the stand as a necessary political moment to support the local community.
- ▪Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald confirmed that the party will cooperate with any PSNI investigation into the Garvaghy Road protest.
- ▪The PSNI has described the unnotified protest as illegal and warned that those found breaking the law will face criminal justice consequences.
- ▪The Parades Commission ruled that the Portadown District Orange Lodge march could proceed with restrictions after a previous ban was overturned by a court.
- ▪DUP MP Lockhart criticized the situation, warning of long-term repercussions if mob rule prevails over the rule of law.
- ▪A fresh legal bid by residents to prevent the march was postponed from Friday to Monday.
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Sinn Féin will co-operate with PSNI over Drumcree protest, says McDonaldImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Mary Lou McDonald spoke at the protest on the Garvaghy Road on SaturdayByHolly FleckBBC News NIPublished5 minutes agoSinn Féin will will co-operate with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) over any potential investigation into the protest on the Garvaghy Road, the party president has said.Protesters have remained on the Garvaghy Road since Sunday 27 September as the fallout over the proposed Portadown District Orange Lodge march continues, and rallies on both sides of the dispute were held on Saturday.Mary Lou McDonald has said that "there's no question with us co-operating with any process that will unfold".McDonald and Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill…
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