David Trimble
David Trimble
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, PC, is a British politician who was the first First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002, and the leader of the Ulster Unionist Partyfrom 1995 to 2005. He was also the Member of Parliament for Upper Bann from 1990 to 2005 and the Member of the Legislative Assemblyfor Upper Bann from 1998 to 2007. In 2006, he was made a life peer in the House of Lords and a year later left the...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth15 October 1944
CityBangor, Northern Ireland
CountryIreland
We're glad to see that the IRA has taken a significant step towards decommissioning but it hasn't actually begun decommissioning. And of course we want to see that happen.
until such time as the IRA has been disbanded.
We hope that they can, as they have done in the past, improve on what the IRA has done,
We have still not secured any commitment (on IRA disarmament) that would be recognized by unionists. We consider that the guarantees are weak.
hooligan elements are continuing the work that the IRA have been engaged in for the past 30 years.
If President Clinton's visit helps to shift paramilitaries from their intransigent positions, he will deserve much credit, ... I hope that the IRA and the loyalist paramilitaries will not let him down.
The IRA weren't getting what they wanted out of the talks. This is their response.
Circumstances give in reality to every political principle, its distinguishing colour, and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.
while it does appear to break new ground, there are matters that should be probed.
There has been useful work done. There has been a degree of progress but ... it's not all there yet.
We want to ensure that nothing is imposed upon the people here, that their consent is paramount.
very interesting. It does appear to break new ground. There are some quite positive elements in it.
You cannot say that there is a peace agreement if some party has a private army armed to the teeth ready for action.
We will of course be reflecting on all of the things that have been said in the debate and carrying through the tactics that have been outlined,