Quotes of the week
Not everyone gets what they seek from an agreement, but there is a wider benefit that accrues on the basis of having an agreement.- Taoiseach Brian Cowen as the social partners agree a new national pay deal.
There is a need to grip the reins and take control of this mess that people like Dick Roche have got us into. Something needs to be done.- Libertas founder Declan Ganley on the need for "fresh blood" in Irish politics.
They are like looters after a hurricane. - Andrew Cuomo, New York's attorney general, on short-selling of stock by traders who have made a fortune by driving down the price of bank shares.
So, why are you losers? Because losers you are.- George Hook, rugby pundit turned motivational speaker, addresses a Fine Gael think-in.
Well it's sad, but it's going to happen.- Senator Fiona O'Malley on the anticipated demise of the Progressive Democrats.
A further sinister attempt at intimidation and proof, if proof were needed, that this campaign has a large element of subversive activity attached to it.- The Pro Erris Gas Group following the discovery of an explosive device on the steps of the Shell headquarters in Dublin.
I don't think Mugabe himself as a person can be held accountable.- New Zimbabwe prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe will not face prosecution for political violence.
I love art and this proves I'm not alone.- British artist Damien Hirst after selling 54 pieces of his work for $127 million (€89 million).
Regardless of what is happening internationally, there is no danger of a run on Irish banks.- Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan.
I think one day it should be an Olympic sport.- Jeannine Wikering, who won bronze in the European pole-dancing championships.
I've got a deep-down confidence that I can battle through anything.- Golfer Pádraig Harrington as the Ryder Cup gets under way.