Video interview with Ian Paisley, First Minister of Northern Ireland, by Ken Reid for UTV News on 4 March 2008. On this date Paisley announced his intention to end his career as First Minister of Northern Ireland and leader of the DUP in May 2008. In this interview Paisley discusses the timing of his decision.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 4 March 2008
Name of First Interviewee: Ian Paisley
Role at time of Interview: First Minister of Northern Ireland
Interviewer: Ken Reid
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
Copyright: Copyright © 2013 UTV Media plc. All rights reserved
Link: Watch the interview
Programme/Book/Article: UTV News
Time Period covered: 2008
Key Individuals: Ian Paisley, Ian Paisley Junior, Peter Robinson, Nigel Dodds
Key Words: DUP, power-sharing, unionist, St. Andrew’s Agreement, Sinn Fein, IRA, policing, education, youth, Irish government