Quotes OF THE WEEK

‘Imagine the pain she suffered… There is such emptiness in our lives without her.’ Geraldine Kriegel, mother of Ana, reading from her victimimpact statement at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

‘He died like a dog. He died like a coward.’ Donald Trump after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the fugitive leader of IS, killed himself during a raid by American special forces.

‘Completely unethical and immoral.’ Judge Martin Nolan, describing the actions of a female teacher who was jailed for having sexual relations with her 16-year-old student.

‘I don’t think it is the right thing for the country, not with ongoing uncertainty around Brexit.’

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, ruling out a December election.

‘My mum says I was born aged 65 so each year I’m getting closer to where I am spiritually.’

Claudia Winkleman, left, says ageing holds no fear.

‘No, I did not slap Elisabeth Moss in the face, as people sometimes say. Back of the head.’

Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood, talking about her cameo in the hit TV series.

‘We’re like Will and Kate when we go back to Ireland: I feel like I’m waving to people all the time, people I don’t know.’

Comedian and writer Dawn O’Porter, on visiting Ireland with her husband, actor Chris O’Dowd, who is from Boyle, Co Roscommon.

‘He had a good body when he was in Elton John’s I’m Still Standing video, but that was 30 years ago, darling.’

Craig Revel Horwood urges fellow Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli to stop posting revealing selfies.