DfC respects right to protest but brands unannounced Orchard House sit-in 'disruptive'

The Department for Communities has said it respects the right of peaceful protest but has described this afternoon's unannounced sit-in at Orchard House as 'disruptive.'
By Kevin Mullan
Published 15th Mar 2019, 15:47 BST
Updated 15th Mar 2019, 16:56 BST
Protesters outside Orchard House today.Protesters outside Orchard House today.
Protesters outside Orchard House today.

In a statement issued after the Action Against Cuts protest, the Department said: “At around 12.00 today around 40 unannounced protestors gained access to Orchard House.

"Despite requests, the protestors refused to leave the building and remained on site until 2 p.m. The Police were notified and responded to the incident.

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"The Department for Communities respects the right to protest, however an unannounced incident of this type causes concern and is disruptive to the many public services delivered from Orchard House.”