A selection of this week's quotes from around the world
Unless proven otherwise, I'm sceptical of allegations which have as their source British Intelligence.
- Former Sinn Féin spokesman, Danny Morrison, reflects widespread republican shock at the disclosure of an alleged British agent at the heart of the Provisional IRA.
What gets me morally and very, very strongly is that if a death could have been prevented and those with the ability to do it did not do so.
- The Church of Ireland primate Archbishop Robin Eames responds to the allegations about the identity of "Stakeknife".
My statement, basically, is that I am Freddie Scappaticci . . . I am telling you I am not guilty of any of these allegations.
- The man accused of being "Stakeknife" in a statement to journalists three days after the allegations were first made.
Our target is the next general election. The alternative, the purpose of our social democratic project, must be The Fair Society . . . a society based on social justice, sustainable development and personal freedom.
- Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte in his address to delegates at the party's annual conference in Killarney, Co Kerry.
If Pat Rabbitte is as good as he sounds, he can't be bad.
- Labour Party member of 50 years, Johnny Rourke.
He is in danger of destroying his legacy as he becomes increasingly obsessed by his place in history.
- Former international development secretary Clare Short MP, referring to Tony Blair, in her resignation speech in the House of Commons.
I like mountains. This is up there.
- Former Meath footballer Colm Coyle, after the first county team under his management, Monaghan, beat All-Ireland champions Armagh.
Personally, I'd like to see a Treaty of Bray.
- Wicklow TD Dick Roche's hopes for naming the new European Constitution, which may be finalised during Ireland's EU presidency next year.
We now have warlords in Baghdad, just like Afghanistan.
- Iraqi novelist, Ms Nuha al-Radi, on the current control of her country's capital city.
These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate, and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice.
- President Bush after bombs in the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, killed 29 people, including eight Americans.
Good girl.
- Mr Justice Morris to tribunal witness Ciara McLoughlin (28), after she indicated that she had considered his admonishment over her evidence concerning shotgun cartridges and bullets.
We implore those responsible to consider the unfortunate implication that any such ban as this invites.
- The Washington-based organisers of the 2003 World Special Olympics Games criticise the decision of the Government to ask athletes from SARS-affected countries not to travel.
The very wealthy people.
- The Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, specifies those who will have to pay college fees under his proposed reforms.