Audio interview with Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, by Pat Kenny on 19 July 2012 for the RTE Radio 1 programme Today with Pat Kenny. Paterson reflects on a wide range of issues relating to Northern Ireland and the peace process over the course of an extensive interview. The interview is item four on Today with Pat Kenny, RTE Radio 1’s daily current affairs programme.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 19 July 2012
Name of First Interviewee: Owen Paterson
Role at time of Interview: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Interviewer: Pat Kenny
Purpose: News, Political
Media: Audio
Copyright: © RTÉ 2012
Link: Listen to the interview
Programme/Book/Article: RTE Radio 1 Today with Pat Kenny
Time Period covered: 1998-2012
Key Individuals: Owen Paterson, Martin McGuinness, Queen Elizabeth II
Key Words: Royal visit, democracy, symbolism, paramilitary, An Garda Síocahána, parade, Ardoyne, Orange Order, community, Boston College