Former Member of Parliament
Ian Paisley
Democratic Unionist Party MP for North Antrim
At a glanceIan Paisley was a Democratic Unionist Party MP for North Antrim.
Early day motions
| 26 Jan 2024 | Michael Dunlop | 4 sig. |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Glenn Irwin | 2 sig. |
| 10 Jan 2024 | Gerry Kelly MLA | 3 sig. |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Rory McIlroy, Scottish Open champion | 6 sig. |
| 14 Jun 2023 | UK pork production | 11 sig. |
| 19 Jan 2022 | Holocaust Memorial Day | 32 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 8 Jun 2017
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Opposition Department 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Opposition Department 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 15 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill 6 Mar 2024 – 13 Mar 2024
- Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL] 1 Mar 2023 – 7 Mar 2023
- Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill 25 Jan 2023 – 1 Feb 2023
- Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill 23 Jan 2023 – 25 Jan 2023
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 9 Jan 2023
- Down Syndrome Bill 19 Jan 2022 – 26 Jan 2022
- Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill 15 Dec 2021 – 5 Jan 2022
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Panel of Chairs 22 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Panel of Chairs 11 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) 16 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 5 Dec 2016
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- House of Commons Governance Committee 16 Oct 2014 – 17 Dec 2014
Previous seats
- North Antrim · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- North Antrim 4 Jul 2024
Party affiliation
- Democratic Unionist Party 18 Sep 2018 – 30 May 2024
- Independent 24 Jul 2018 – 18 Sep 2018
- Democratic Unionist Party 6 May 2010 – 24 Jul 2018
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ian Paisley, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Ian Paisley?
Ian Paisley was a Member of Parliament who represented North Antrim in the House of Commons. See Ian Paisley's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Ian Paisley represent?
Ian Paisley sat as Democratic Unionist Party. See Ian Paisley's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Ian Paisley represent?
Ian Paisley was the Member of Parliament for North Antrim. See Ian Paisley's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Ian Paisley?
Ian Paisley has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Ian Paisley's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.