This is not a surprise. I quite clearly can't predict [more cases] but looking at the progression of this around the world, we expect it and are ready for it

Department of Health's chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan speaking after the first probable case of swine flu in Ireland

It was a really nice day. Then you hear a bang. Everyone looks up and you see people flying through the air

Peter von de Vorst, a Dutch journalist who witnessed a crowd massacre in Holland on Thursday in what was believed to have been an attempted attack on members of the royal family

No, he's not a poser. He probably likes himself alright, but he's not a poser. He does like to run around with his top off after he scores though

Roy Keane on his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo

A person who publishes or utters blasphemous matter shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding €100,000

We are not prepared to accept any arrangements for the Order of Business today unless the Minister for Finance makes an arrangement to come into the House and clarify the absolute dog's breakfast that has been made of the withdrawal of mortgage interest relief from about 60,000 home owners

Labour's finance spokeswoman Joan Burton attacks the government over the withdrawal of mortgage interest relief

If the state wants to charge me now with making a false statement then I'm willing to go back. There would be no need for extradition. I would go voluntarily

Una Hardester, who admitted making up a false allegation of sexual abuse against her former neighbour, Galway man Michael Feichin Hannon, whose prosecution was, in turn, declared a miscarriage of justice

What has emerged is shameful trash, all in the name of power

Veronica Lario, wife of Italian prime minister Silvio Berluscioni, criticises her husband for inviting young actresses and models to run for his party in the European elections