Video interview with Ian Paisley, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, by Mark Simpson for BBC Northern Ireland on 23 March 2011. On this date Paisley ended his career as DUP MLA for North Antrim. He had earlier retired as First Minister of Northern Ireland and leader of the DUP in 2008. In this interview Paisley discusses his political career and potential legacy to the Peace Process in Northern Ireland.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 24 March 2011
Name of First Interviewee: Ian Paisley
Role at time of Interview: DUP MLA for North Antrim
Interviewer: Mark Simpson
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
Copyright: BBC © 2011
Link: Watch the interview
Programme/Book/Article: BBC Northern Ireland
Time Period covered: 2007-2011
Key Individuals: Ian Paisley, Martin McGuinness
Key Words: DUP, power-sharing, religion, unionist, St. Andrew’s Agreement, Sinn Fein, IRA, policing, education, youth