TIDES Mediation Sparks Controversy at Drumcree | Belfast News

TIDES Mediation NI, a group with past ties to the Orange Order, has been appointed by the Parades Commission to mediate the decades-long Drumcree dispute — sparking outrage among Garvaghy Road residents who fear bias. While the DUP sees it as a step toward dialogue, nationalists warn it undermines neutrality. The historic standoff, marked by violent clashes in the 90s, has seen failed peace efforts — but this time, the Commission insists its mediators reflect all communities and the Orange Order is willing to engage. With a ruling on a parade application looming, political leaders are urging both UK and Irish gove...