Quotes OF THE WEEK

‘The minister is a bit like a nasty jockey on a very tired horse that is trying to get him up to the line and is using the whip too much.’ Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil health spokesman, attacking Health Minister Simon Harris for blaming the HSE for long waiting lists

‘If you’re over the limit in Dublin, you’re over the limit in rural areas as well.’ Shane Ross, Transport Minister, refusing to soften new drink-driving laws amid pleas from rural TDs

‘We will not be getting carried away with our win and we will return to normal everyday life as soon as possible. Statement from winners of the €88.5m Euromillions jackpot, who collected their windfall this week