Quotes OF THE WEEK

‘He’s a bit of a bully, and you have to stand up to bullies.’

Mary Robinson, on Donald Trump

‘Donald Trump to hire Dermot Bannon, claims he’s the only man who can make people pay for a wall they didn’t want.’ Headline from spoof website

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‘Sad there are more black people in Beyoncé right now than in Trump’s entire cabinet team.’ Gráinne Maguire, comedian, reacts to the news that the pop star is expecting twins

‘I have fond memories of Digges Lane Dance Studio in Dublin. Getting my leg-warmers and Fame sweatshirt on, I was in showbiz heaven.’ Julian Benson, judge on RTÉ’s Dancing With The Stars, on the early days of his career

‘In the same way I hear the sea when I hold a shell up to my ear, I hear my name whispered when I hold up an almond croissant.’ Amy Huberman, on Twitter

‘I think everyone in Ireland is really proud of us.’ Edward Grimes, of Jedward, after they came second on Celebrity Big Brother on Friday, may be overestimating the national strength of feeling

‘Stephen Donnelly joined FF today with the ceremonial wiping from his memory of 1997-2011. Luckily, smugness training was already complete.’ Oliver Callan, comedian

‘Apparently you follow the rabbit down the hole and you emerge in a wonderland where suddenly countries around the world are queuing up to give us trading advantages.’ Kenneth Clarke, Conservative ex-minister, on Britain’s Brexit plan