QUOTES OF THE WEEK
“This is a deal which allows us to get Brexit done and leave the EU in two weeks’ time. This new deal takes back control... we will leave the EU’s customs union as a United Kingdom and be able to strike trade deals all around the world.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnston tries to boost the new Brexit plan.
“Above all, our objectives as Ireland and as Europe have been met — citizens’ rights are protected. We have a financial settlement, there will be no hard border between north and south, the all-island economy will continue to develop and north-south cooperation as envisaged by the Good Friday Agreement can resume and continue.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar seemed to like the plan too.
“Following confirmation from the prime minister that he believes he has secured a ‘great new deal’ with the European Union, the Democratic Unionist Party will be unable to support these proposals.” The Democratic Unionist Party was first out of the traps to reject the proposed deal.
“I will not negotiate a delay with the EU and neither does the law compel me to do so.” Boris Johnson yesterday, after the UK parliament refused to even vote on the deal. Instead of negotiating, he sent the EU an unsigned photocopy requesting the delay.
“The All Blacks were fantastic. We felt we’d a game plan, we felt we’d enough in our armoury to beat them, but they just came out of the blocks hard at us, put us on the back foot — and like good sides do, they never let us get off.” Ireland captain Rory Best, after the All Blacks beat Ireland in what was also his last international match.
“We were great last year and we’ve just maybe come off the top of that... you carry scars a lot more than your success, and those scars are deep.” Ireland manager Joe Schmidt.
“Shopping with us is likely to be a disappointing retail experience, especially if you’re successful in making a purchase.” Banksy gives people the chance to apply to buy his art as he opens an online store.
“Repression will never triumph over dialogue, democracy and selfdetermination.” Catalan president Quim Torra after nine politicians were given jail sentences of up to 13 years by the Spanish courts for organising an independence referendum.
“A hand grenade who’s going to blow everybody up.” Former US national security adviser John Bolton’s description of Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
“All the officials accompanying him were convinced with overflowing emotion and joy that there will be a great operation to strike the world with wonder again.” North Korean state media report on President Kim Jongun riding a white horse up a mountain.