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A typical rapier and the elephant in the room: The week in quotes
It’s okay touching the shoulder, isn’t it? It’s one of the safe areas?
IT WAS A week when Gerry Adams was questioned by police in relation to the abduction and murder of Jean McConville.
A man tried to enter Leinster House armed with several swords, and the State apologised for the death of a Mountjoy Prison inmate.
All that, and more – it’s the week in quotes:
He was given a clean bill of health, walked out the hospital doors and took his own life.
The words of Conor McNally, whose cousin Glen Murphy McNally (pictured) was found dead soon after leaving the Mater Hospital.
I believe the timing of this is political…. I think there would be a hope among some that it would damage our election campaign.
Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary-Lou McDonald said that Gerry Adams’ arrest and questioning in relation to the abduction and murder of Jean McConville was politically motivated.
I do not fear the IRA anymore. I will happily give the names that I know to the police.
The daughter of McConville, Helen McKendry, said she is prepared to name who was involved in her mother’s killing.
The sword itself was something you would see in a movie, a typical rapier, if you will. A sidearm of what would be carried by, perhaps a soldier, built into the waist, something that you would take out of a scabbard.
Junior Minister Sean Sherlock got a good look at the weapons carried by a man who attempted to gain entry to Leinster House.
Jeremy Clarkson denied that he had used a racist rhyme during the filming of an episode of top gear.
The Commission of Investigation’s conclusion is clear – his death was avoidable and should not have happened. It is only right that I apologise on behalf of the State and Irish Prison Service to the family of Gary Douch.
The Minister for Justice Alan Shatter apologised for the death of a Mountjoy Prison inmate who was kicked and strangled by another prisoner.
It’s okay touching the shoulder, isn’t it? It’s one of the safe areas?
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar didn’t quite know where to put his hands when posing for photos with Molly Malone.
The removal of Martin Callinan as Commissioner clearly illustrates that the Garda Síochána is subject to political whim and I think that’ very important.
Garda Representative Association Secretary General PJ Stone said that former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan was effectively sacked by the government on a political whim.
The elephant is not only in the room, it’s cantering around the room breaking things.
Labour MEP Phil Prendergast warned of the ‘crisis’ of her party’s poor performance, and called for Eamon Gilmore to step down as leader of the party.
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