Menu
12/06/2009
New Parades Boss Appointed
Rena Shepherd will replace Rodger Poole as chair of the Parades Commission, it has been announced.
Making the announcement, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward said Ms Shepherd would take-up the appointment next month.
The former Women's Coalition member became Northern Ireland's first Jewish parades commission last year.
Mr Woodward said Ms Shepherd would provide "strong leadership" to the challenging role.
"Northern Ireland has enjoyed peaceful parading seasons in recent years and the Parades Commission has played an important role in helping to deliver that," he said.
"Rena's appointment brings stability for the months ahead and the Parades Commission remains the final arbiter in parading matters."
Formed in 1997, the commission decides on the sanctioning of contentious marches.
Next week, the commission will meet to rule on the applications of 10 proposed loyalist parades.
(PR/JM)
Making the announcement, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward said Ms Shepherd would take-up the appointment next month.
The former Women's Coalition member became Northern Ireland's first Jewish parades commission last year.
Mr Woodward said Ms Shepherd would provide "strong leadership" to the challenging role.
"Northern Ireland has enjoyed peaceful parading seasons in recent years and the Parades Commission has played an important role in helping to deliver that," he said.
"Rena's appointment brings stability for the months ahead and the Parades Commission remains the final arbiter in parading matters."
Formed in 1997, the commission decides on the sanctioning of contentious marches.
Next week, the commission will meet to rule on the applications of 10 proposed loyalist parades.
(PR/JM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 July 2002
SF to meet Parades Commission over Twelfth parades
A meeting is to take place between Sinn Fein and the Parades Commission over a number of controversial Orange Order parades that are to take place in north Belfast on July 12. A delegation from the party is to meet the commission on Thursday morning with regard to parades along the Springfield Road and Crumlin Road planned for Friday.
SF to meet Parades Commission over Twelfth parades
A meeting is to take place between Sinn Fein and the Parades Commission over a number of controversial Orange Order parades that are to take place in north Belfast on July 12. A delegation from the party is to meet the commission on Thursday morning with regard to parades along the Springfield Road and Crumlin Road planned for Friday.
02 October 2003
Parades Commission re-appointed for a further two years
The chairman and current members of Northern Ireland's Parades Commission have been re-appointed for a further two years, it was announced today.
Parades Commission re-appointed for a further two years
The chairman and current members of Northern Ireland's Parades Commission have been re-appointed for a further two years, it was announced today.
20 December 2010
Orange Tint To Parades Commission
A former senior Orangeman who disagreed with the loyal order's leadership has been appointed to the contentious Parades Commission in Northern Ireland. Reverend Brian Kennaway will be part of a new commission appointed by the Northern Ireland Office, which will begin operating early next month.
Orange Tint To Parades Commission
A former senior Orangeman who disagreed with the loyal order's leadership has been appointed to the contentious Parades Commission in Northern Ireland. Reverend Brian Kennaway will be part of a new commission appointed by the Northern Ireland Office, which will begin operating early next month.
15 November 2024
Winter Vaccines: Get Boosted To Protect Yourself
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging eligible individuals in Northern Ireland to get their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. The agency highlights the significant benefits of vaccination in reducing severe illness and death, especially for those at high risk.
Winter Vaccines: Get Boosted To Protect Yourself
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging eligible individuals in Northern Ireland to get their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. The agency highlights the significant benefits of vaccination in reducing severe illness and death, especially for those at high risk.
04 January 2002
Parades Commissioner urges NI to seize opportunities of 2002
The Chairman of the Parades Commission has said that the year ahead provides the best opportunity for the people of Northern Ireland to come together to finally heal the running sore of contentious parades.
Parades Commissioner urges NI to seize opportunities of 2002
The Chairman of the Parades Commission has said that the year ahead provides the best opportunity for the people of Northern Ireland to come together to finally heal the running sore of contentious parades.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
