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Thu 2nd September
Local residents had expressed concern that the band accompanying the parade had played inflammatory tunes in the vicinity of local catholic church, St Comgall's, in Brunswick Road.
In response to their complaints, Liam Logan raised the matter with Most Worshipful Sir Knight Millar Farr Q.P.M., Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Black Institution. Mr Farr, on behalf of the Institution, undertook to carry out an investigation and respond within 24 hours.
After investigating the matter, Mr Farr contacted Mr Logan within the deadline and on behalf of the Royal Black, offered an unqualified and unreserved apology for the insensitive behaviour and an undertaking that there would be no repeat of such behaviour, which he said in no way represented either the membership or the ethos of the Royal Black Institution.
Liam Logan expressed his appreciation to Mr Farr for their handling of the complaint and their clear recognition that any bad behaviour carried out under their banner was not something which contributed to better cultural understanding or a healthier civic society at ease with itself and its neighbours.
He said: "We all live under the same sky. No one benefits from the irresponsible actions of a minority and I welcome the Institution's stance in disassociating itself from Saturday morning’s events. I have always understood the Royal Black Institution to be primarily a religious organisation and there are many examples of the good work carried out by the institution, both locally and abroad, particularly in Africa. It is important that that the good work and good name of the Institution is not undermined by a minority intent on causing mischief. Let us celebrate our differences and support diversity in a dignified and respectful way, that's the key to a shared future."
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