Quotes of the week

"Government should not treat the industry sector like some Cinderella."

Opposition leader Joseph Muscat during his Budget speech in Parliament.

"We need to look at realities straight in the eye."

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi replying to Dr Muscat's budget speech.

"We all believe that the national interest is nobody's monopoly."

Union Ħaddiema Magħqudin general secretary Gejtu Vella, speaking during the historic rally which brought together 20 unions against utility tariffs.

"I am not bothered to give my side of the story."

Judge Lino Farrugia Sacco when asked about his decision to seek another term at the Malta Olympic Committee, in blatant breach of the judiciary's code of ethics.

"Mater Dei is like having a five-star hotel where you have to wait an hour to get a cup of coffee."

Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses president Paul Pace.