“The implications for journalism will be retrograde, sinister and absurd.”
Columnist Ranier Fsadni on the repercussions if a magistrate rules that Daphne Caruana Galizia must reveal her sources in a libel case where she claimed Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi and his communications coordinator were seen in an intimate embrace.
“Such collusive action is highly inappropriate.”
The National Audit Office’s report lambasting parliamentary secretary Michael Falzon and government officials over the way they handled the expropriation of a Valletta property owned by Mark Gaffarena.
“The politician must limit himself to set policies, not sign off deals.”
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on the transition of the Land Department to an autonomous entity following the NAO report on the controversial expropriation which saw Gaffarena get €3.4m for property worth €944,000.
“I hope they are now enjoying the taste of blood.”
Parliamentary Secretary Michael Falzon as he submitted his resignation after the damning NAO report. He is insisting he never interfered in the process.
“Children don’t think in terms of conflict between religions; that’s something adults poison their minds with.”
A parent whose child attends the St Paul’s Bay primary school, shooting down rumours of religious or cultural discord between students.
“I have not been offered the post and neither have I been approached.”
Environment Minister Leo Brincat denying he was offered a post at the European Court of Auditors, after speculation on a Cabinet reshuffle.
“A game-changer.”
Opposition leader Simon Busuttil describing the environment and the PN’s green agenda as a “defining moment” that could win the party lost votes.