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Still a Republican and a seismic shift: The week in quotes

“I want those lies – I want that blackguarding, lies, corrected here today. That was lies we were told… It’s been a farce from start to finish.”

IT WAS A week of an historic handshake between an unlikely pair and a historic decision in the US Supreme Court that was a huge boost to the US President Barack Obama.

Here at home we had plenty of talk about the Croke Park agreement and increments, Seán Quinn avoided jail and there was a deal on Ireland’s debt or at least the promise of one.

All that and more, the week in quotes:

Still a Republican and a seismic shift: The week in quotes
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  • Week in quotes

    “We confirm that no customer will be out of pocket and there should be no adverse impact to customers’ credit ratings as a result of this incident.” – As problems with its customers’ accounts continue Ulster Bank moved to issue a public reassurance.
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    “We’re all doing our best in terms of our constituencies and here is a situation where I am able to assist in a situation where it is unique.” – Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin says he will make no apology for using half of his salary to pay for a teacher in a school in his constituency.
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    “The town is devastated. There was a river going through the middle of town - it was like Venice.” – The Mayor of Clonakilty, Cionnaith O’Suilleabhain, outlines the devastation caused by flooding in Cork this week.
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    “I want those lies – I want that blackguarding, lies, corrected here today. That was lies we were told… It’s been a farce from start to finish.” – Independent TD Mattie McGrath is kicked out of an Oireachtas committee he doesn’t even sit on after accusing Environment Minister Phil Hogan of lying to the public over septic tanks.
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    "Frankly, I would prefer if individual ministers didn't get up every Monday morning and express a point of view on - a personal point of view on - the Croke Park agreement or budget formation or whatever.” – Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has a problem with Ministers speaking their mind.
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    “A seismic shift in European policy.” – Taoiseach Enda Kenny hails a deal among EU leaders which could lower Ireland’s debt burden.
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    “Angela Merkel must absolutely adore you at this stage.” – Richard Boyd-Barrett to Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the Dáil this week.
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    “Whatever the politics, today’s decision was a victory for people all over this country.” – US President Barack Obama hails a Supreme Court decision which upholds most of his landmark healthcare law.
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    “I’m still a Republican.” – Martin McGuinness is quick to allay fears he may have a change of heart after his historic meeting and handshake with Queen Elizabeth II.
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    "Sean Quinn Senior was also a witness who was evasive and uncooperative. On a number of occasions during the hearing, rather than answer questions put to him, he embarked on lengthy criticisms of Anglo" – Judge Elizabeth Dunne - in the Anglo Irish Bank-Seán Quinn court case - criticises the conduct of the man who was once Ireland’s richest.

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