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'The Irish are just making trouble because they lost, it’s a bit petty isn’t it, really?': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
It’s not easy for anybody. But at the end of the day she chooses me and I chose her and whatever we have to tackle together or individually, we’ll always be together as a team.
Prince Harry on his life with actress Meghan Markle. The couple’s engagement was announced this week.
I’ve always been quite open about the fact that I’ve suffered from depression for pretty much the whole time I’ve been playing for Dublin. All the girls were brilliant, Mick [Bohan, team coach] was brilliant. Some days I talk to Mick more than I talk to my Mam. We always joke that he must have a serious phone bill because Mick rings everyone a few times a week just to check in. Things like that, knowing that people have your back and that you’re valued within the team more than just as a player on the pitch, but as a person, that’s massive.
All-Ireland winning footballer Nicole Owens opened up about her battle with depression.
These events have reminded us of some of the ways in which Maurice McCabe was undermined when he shone a light into some very dark places. As Taoiseach, I am determined to shine the brightest of lights into the darkest of places so that we arrive at the truth and have true accountability. I continue to believe that the Tánaiste acted throughout in a way that was appropriate, but these are matters that will now be investigated and adjudicated on by a tribunal.
How Taoiseach Leo Varadkar concluded his announcement that Frances Fitzgerald was stepping down as Tánaiste.
Appointing the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, as Tánaiste will enhance his role in the Brexit negotiations currently underway and will make it easier for him to coordinate the work of other departments with respect of Brexit.
Leo Varadkar’s announced his leadership rival Simon Coveney as Tánaiste following Frances Fitzgerald’s resignation.
All of the allegations of Garda Keith Harrison and Marisa Simms examined by the tribunal are entirely without any validity. They have claimed to have been the victims of a malicious procession of events. That is not so.
Justice Peter Charleton gives makes his judgement with regard to allegations made by Garda Keith Harrison.
Don’t focus on me. Focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom. We are doing just fine.
Trump responds to May’s criticism of the US president retweeting a far-right group’s tweet.
The Irish are just making trouble because they lost. It’s a bit petty isn’t it, really? Yeah, the ‘Southern Irish’ just have to lump it basically. You can’t always have what you want in life.
This woman became the centre of many an internet meme when she was interviewed on Channel 4 News about the stuttering Brexit border negotiations.
We’re leaving the EU and Ireland would be better off leaving with us
Ian Paisley Jnr decided to dip his toe into the Brexit negotiations and said Ireland should forget all this hassle and just leave the EU as well to make everything handier for the North and Theresa May.
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