This is a big inconvenience for me.– Naomi Campbell giving evidence to the Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague.
This 'I'm all right Jill' attitude shows a sad lack of solidarity with other women. – National Women's Council chief executive Susan McKay commenting on women TDs who are against gender quotas in the selection of election candidates.
I lost two stone without even trying. There was much less time driving around, sitting at meetings and grabbing meals. –Former TD Mildred Fox, on how leaving politics led to a healthier lifestyle.
I'd worry about the future, about 15 years time. They won't be the cream of the nation. They'll be the second division, and that will be a challenge for the government. – Tony O'Brien, veteran businessman and chairman of the Higher Public Servants Remuneration Committee, voicing concerns about the quality of recruits to the public service in the future because of pay issues.
I am dying to get into my leaba.– European 100m hurdles silver medallist Derval O'Rourke, arriving home at Dublin airport.
He's bringing shame on the party by his carry-on . . . and we don't know what is next.– Mary O'Rourke calling for Ivor Callely's expulsion from Fianna Fáil.
As a candidate for president, I pledged to bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end and I made it clear that by August 31st, 2010, America's combat mission in Iraq would end and that is exactly what we are doing, as promised, on schedule. –Barack Obama.