“Illegal and abusive.”

Justice Parliamentary Secretary Owen Bonnici slamming Magistrate Carol Peralta for ordering the arrest of a Times of Malta reporter who was sent to look into why a party was being held in his courtroom.

“Insignificant.”

Magistrate Peralta is unrepentant about his action despite scathing condemnation from the Prime Minister, the PN and AD, and dismisses calls for his resignation.

“This referendum sets a precedent... even gays will be at risk.”

FKNK president Joe Perici Calascione announcing a petition to amend the Referenda Act, which would make the proposed spring hunting referendum illegal.

“The coffee has gone cold now and the EU has not smelt the coffee.”

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil makes a jibe at the Prime Minister’s previous tough comments to push the EU to help Malta with immigration at the end of a summit that “failed to deliver”.

“Ignorant decision.”

Consultant Albert Fenech condemning the Health Minister’s decision to split the cardiac department into two.

“This is the first time I’ve heard about the alleged donation.”

Former minister Austin Gatt breaks his silence to deny any knowledge of a €2,000 donation to his electoral campaign by John’s Garage, the company of pardoned oil trader George Farrugia.

“The best gift is to wake up on Christmas Day with the family.”

Mater Dei Hospital’s Dr Jonathan Joslin urges youths not to drink and drive.