Sinn Fein Councillor calls for Orange Order to 'show consideration and respect' to County Derry residents following start of marching season

Sinn Féin councillor Brenda Chivers has called for the Orange Order to show consideration and respect to residents of Limavady following the start of the marching season in the town on Friday night.

Cllr Chivers said "I have received complaints from people who were not able to shop or socialise in the town and feel they will be held to ransom like this over the summer."

"My party colleagues and I have met with the Parades Commission many times in relation to parades and associated issues in the town and I am seeking a meeting again this week.  Previously the Parades Commission have said that they have received no complaints. I would therefore encourage anyone with issues or concerns to direct them to the parades commission in order for them to be taken into consideration when parades are being applied for."

"We have no problem with people celebrating their culture but Limavady has a large Nationalist community which must be respected and the town centre cannot be brought to a standstill so often. It is time for Unionist politicans to step up to the mark and take action before this problem escalates just like the flag problem has in the town."