European Parliament opens - Ian Paisley interview

Title

European Parliament opens - Ian Paisley interview

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Peter Allen interviews DUP leader Rev Ian Paisley, during the first sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He criticises the refusal of Irish Premier Jack Lynch to condemn terrorist activity in Northern Ireland, and also the hanging of the UK flag upside down outside the Parliament.

Contributors

Peter Allen; Ian Paisley

Keywords

Northern Ireland; EEC; Terrorism; Ireland; UK; France; European Parliament; Prime ministers; Jack Lynch; Europe; Strasbourg; Political leaders; DUP; Flags

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