Former Democratic Unionist Party leader, Reverend Ian Paisley, is reportedly furious over the scandal surrounding Peter and Iris Robinson.
He is anxious that the party which he built up could lose heavily in the next election as a direct result of the shocking revelations relating to the couple, sources told the Sunday Tribune.
Reverend Paisley is a conservative religious figure, and his DUP party has always espoused family values. The Tribune reported that Paisley is particularly disturbed Iris Robinson was lecturing others about the supposed evils of homosexuality when she was herself carrying on extramarital affairs.
In addition, it appears Mrs. Robinson had an affair with both 19-year-old Kirk McCambley and with his father before that, according to the Tribune’s sources.
Paisley’s lack of support for Peter Robinson is in tune with other DUP members, some of whom are calling for Robinson to resign.
“Peter must go and go as quickly as possible,” one party officer told the Tribune. “He is damaging us all.”
Others are calling for a full investigation of the Robinsons’ finances.
Meanwhile Iris Robinson has been described as a “lonely woman,” by commentators. She loved her husband but had other affairs too, according to journalist Suzanne Breen, who knew her well.
Breen adds that Iris once chatted to her in her dressing room, where black lacy lingerie was on display. She told Breen, “Peter has over 1,000 ties and I have as many bras.”
Embarrassing though these intimate details may be, it looks like the fallout has only just begun. One DUP member had it right when he summed it up: “it’s a grim situation.” For the Robinsons, it is.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.OlohanZwissler | Jan 16, 2010, 06:13 PM EST
Why do you give anything this old reprobate Paisley says space.You call him religious. He has been and is one of the greatest "hate - mongers" in Irish History. He has caused more trouble than any army- all in the name of religion. Give this blooody old BIGOT the shaft and don't dignify his thoughts as worth printing. He does not have a thought that reasonable people of any religion could respect. Let the old bastard wither into obsecurity and to the next life, where I HOPE OUR JUST GOD HE GETS EVERYTHING HE DESERVES. By printing his opinions you justify his hateful diatribe.
UpthePeace | Jan 14, 2010, 05:26 AM EST
Dermot, She's a narcissist - plain and simple ... not a schizophrenic or bipolar disorder sufferer. Those, such as her, deserve no empathy.
UpthePeace | Jan 14, 2010, 05:22 AM EST
He's been brain dead for decades ... unfortunately his cardiac and respiratory systems haven't followed the lead.
Goosey68 | Jan 13, 2010, 09:45 PM EST
I thought that bigot was dead! reverend paisley ...must be for a satan!
dermot.r | Jan 12, 2010, 03:08 PM EST
I'm a diehard nationalist and a gay man, but folks, it's easy to pile on top of an injured person and beat them to a pulp. Let's take the higher road on this and work together to sort out the mess for the good of all. Mrs. Robinson clearly has mental health issues. Allow her and Mr. Robinson time and space to sort those out -- all within the agreed political dispensation.
myriamdom | Jan 11, 2010, 12:49 PM EST
That's forgiveable. Why would this Reverend be furious? Was he furious about the priests' scandals too? If he was, then he is fair.
Gerry57 | Jan 11, 2010, 09:34 AM EST
Ian Paisley reminds me of the Bush Jr. era. Peach one word and when the colors come out.They are totally different.
benbhoy | Jan 11, 2010, 09:04 AM EST
PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES?
kickstar | Jan 10, 2010, 03:09 PM EST
Big Ian will sort them out if he loses the rag.