QUOTES OF THE WEEK
“[They are] basically people camping in someone else’s land... They are not paying their fair share of taxes in society.” Presidential candidate Peter Casey sparks controversy after claiming Travellers should not be recognised as an ethnic minority.
“We have shown we can do difficult deals together constructively. I remain confident of a good outcome. The last stage will need courage, trust and leadership on both sides.” British prime minister Theresa May on the EU summit.
“Discussions took place with the citizen Jamal Khashoggi during his presence in the consulate of the kingdom in Istanbul by the suspects (that) did not go as required and developed in a negative way, leading to a fistfight... The brawl led to his death and their attempt to conceal and hide what happened.” Statements in Saudi state media by the kingdom in relation to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
“With trolly [sic] numbers at world record levels, Minister Simon Harris, is worried about a Chinese boy!!” Broadcaster George Hook tweets about the case of a nine-year-old boy facing deportation, describing it as a “truly a terrible situation”, but saying he “should be deported because that’s the law”.
“The fear would be abortion would be the contraceptive of choice for some — I’m talking about men, not women in that regard.” Fianna Fail’s Marc MacSharry does a U-turn in the Dail, stating he could not support the abortion legislation after previously committing to back the legal changes.
“I don’t think Trump is Hitler. But I do think that there are some parallels between that time in Germany, wherein otherwise educated, cultured people made some very bad decisions.” US film-maker Michael Moore, describing the US President as “an evil genius”.
“When you’ve been married for the amount of time that we have, it’s always hard work. It becomes a little more complicated.” David Beckham on his 19year marriage to Victoria.
“I’m living my dream. I give lots of parties. I party hard. I love my life. I get up to lots of mischief. My 50s is my best decade.” TV’s Carol Vorderman, who says she does not want a “bloke” any more..
“Flattery and criticism run through the same filter.” Meghan Markle on how liberating it felt to have closed her social media accounts on becoming engaged to Britain’s Prince Harry.