“This is a dark week for democracy.”

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil lambasting the Government for manipulating the course of justice by undermining plans for former European Health Commissioner John Dalli to face charges in court.

“I have no idea how she was recruited.”

Economy Minister Chris Cardona when asked how Sai Mizzi Liang, the wife of Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi, was appointed by Malta Enterprise; an entity that falls under Dr Cardona’s remit.

“If people knew how difficult it is for birds to migrate, the less likely they are to raise their gun at them.”

Ornithologist Natalino Fenech calling for a strong education campaign on migration among hunters after a rare black stork was shot dead.

“They lost a son and we lost an excellent soldier.”

Outgoing Brigadier Martin Xuereb reacting to a ruling that cleared two soldiers from any liability in the death of Gunner Matthew Psaila in 2009.

“It is shocking to see the University dropping its standards.”

Lawyer Max Ganado questioning the entry requirements for the law course, which he said was “madness” as weaker students would not cope.

“When extremism emerges, so does ignorance.”

Somali Adil Mohamed Ahmed saddened that although many like him escaped extremism in their country, the West still associated them with this fanaticism, after incidents such as the attack on the Kenyan shopping mall.

“It’s unbelievable that our police force is being used to watch over sheep.”

A farmer criticising the round-the-clock police surveillance of 300 sheep in Għarb that has cost taxpayers €800,000 over 10 months.