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Person: President of the Irish Republic

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'I have never made an inflammatory statement in my life' - Ian Paisley in quotes
'I have never made an inflammatory statement in my life' - Ian Paisley in quotes

Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Dr Ian Paisley has died aged 88, it has been confirmed today. Here is a selection of his most memorable quotes through the decades.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

McGuinness hints at willingness to meet Queen
McGuinness hints at willingness to meet Queen

Sinn FĂ©in’s Martin McGuinness has given his clearest signal to date that he is willing to meet the Queen.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2012

Ahern blasts 'immature' attack on President

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tonight described a scathing attack on President Mary McAleese by Democratic Unionist leader Rev Ian Paisley as immature.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2006

Paisley attacks McAleese as ‘dishonest’

A FRESH row of words broke out between the Government and DUP leader Ian Paisley last night after he accused President Mary McAleese of being “dishonest”.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2006

Ahern defends President after Paisley attack

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tonight said it was “deeply regrettable” that Democratic Unionist leader Reverend Ian Paisley had accused President Mary McAleese of being “dishonest”.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2006

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