28/02/2012
Ian Paisley Discharged From Hospital
The Reverend Ian Paisley has returned home from hospital, his wife confirmed.
The former First Minister was admitted to the Ulster Hospital earlier this month after suffering from heart problems.
His wife, Eileen, Baroness Paisley, said in a statement: "My family and I are delighted that my husband has been able to return home.
"It is not possible to put into words the depth of our gratitude to those responsible who cared for him these past three weeks, nor can we express sufficiently our thanks to all those who have sent their good wishes and prayers."
(CD/GK)
The former First Minister was admitted to the Ulster Hospital earlier this month after suffering from heart problems.
His wife, Eileen, Baroness Paisley, said in a statement: "My family and I are delighted that my husband has been able to return home.
"It is not possible to put into words the depth of our gratitude to those responsible who cared for him these past three weeks, nor can we express sufficiently our thanks to all those who have sent their good wishes and prayers."
(CD/GK)
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