Video interview with Ian Paisley, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, by Gay Brne for RTE 1 The Meaning of Life in October 2010. In 2008 Ian Paisley retired as First Minister of Northern Ireland and leader of the DUP. In this interview Paisley discusses the influence of his religious beliefs on his decisions during the Troubles and the Peace Process. The Meaning of Life is a religious/spiritual programme on RTE 1.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 18 October 2010
Name of First Interviewee: Ian Paisley
Role at time of Interview: DUP MLA for North Antrim
Interviewer: Gay Byrne
Purpose: Research
Media: Audiovisual
Copyright: © RTÉ 2013
Link: Watch the interview
Programme/Book/Article: RTE 1 The Meaning of Life
Time Period covered: 1926-2010
Key Individuals: Ian Paisley, Gerry Adams, Bertie Ahern, Tony Blair, Martin McGuinness
Key Words: Religion, Provisional IRA, unionist, DUP, Sinn Fein