“Ridiculous... This is not the way to run the country.”

Former Nationalist minister Michael Falzon criticising the way the Prime Minister was taking matters in his hand each time a problem cropped up; this time by heading a public transport task force.

“The government can live with internal criticism and one learns from what takes place.”

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on his belief that the debate leading up to the vote of confidence in his government sent a message of stability.

“What the accused is saying to society... is he doesn’t care about the judgment against him.”

Police Inspector Robert Vella opposing granting bail to Maximillian Ciantar – who had run over twin girls on a zebra crossing and is banned from driving for six months – after he was caught at the wheel, 10 days after being released from prison.

“Absolutely unacceptable.”

Chamber of Advocates president Reuben Balzan slamming the deplorable situation where 1,000 court cases have been pending for more than 18 months.

“Some people have not yet realised the dire state the airline is in.”

Air Malta CEO Peter Davies insisting that unless unions accepted the packages on offer, the airline would have to resort to forced redundancies.

“The most sickening Church sermons are those during funerals.”

Dominican Fr Mark Montebello on his belief it was only a matter of time before the Church changed its view that the body was separate from the soul.