We . . . urge the Government to reconsiderits approach to payment for loans to betaken into Nama, to pay no more thancurrent market value – which can be ascertained even in these times – and to require the investors in the banks to bear some of the cost of restructuring the system. – Forty-six academic economists in Tuesday's 'Irish Times'
A rather poor piece that unfortunately does nothing to inform this crucial debate. – Government economic adviserAlan Ahearne's riposte
An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States senator of our time. – US president Barack Obama on the death of Senator Edward Kennedy
In good days and bad, Ted Kennedy worked valiantly for the cause of peace on this island. – Taoiseach Brian Cowen
Senator Kennedy screwed up everything he touched. – Conservative radio presenter Rush Limbaugh is true to form