Paisley pledges to play ‘positive role’ in North

DEMOCRATIC Unionist leader Ian Paisley last night pledged to play a positive and constructive role in talks on the political future of Northern Ireland.

Mr Paisley, whose DUP party emerged as the largest party after last week's election with 30 seats, said progress had been made after a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy.

"We want to be sure that no limitations will be imposed that will impede us from dealing with the many important issues that need to be addressed," Mr Paisley said.