"I condemn the insults and language used and the people responsible should be ashamed of themselves."
Għaqda Unions Maltin chairman John Bencini expresses disgust at demonstrators who hurled insults at Nationalist MPs at an energy tariffs protest in Republic Street, Valletta, last Monday.

"Eliminating the deficit completely would probably remain just a dream in this legislature."
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi surveying his second year in this legislature.

"The focus should be on education... this is not about making money but ensuring... that we have better and safer communities."
Parliamentary Secretary Chris Said commenting on the reform of the local enforcement system.

"Farcical"
A Birdlife spokesman describing the outcome of an Ornis Committee meeting which recommended to the government a limited spring hunting season.

"I believe I have a right to stay here and I should not be forced to move out due to construction works."
Artist Isabelle Borg, who suffers from a degenerative pulmonary disease, protests against construction work outside her home in Floriana, which would exacerbate her condition and make her a prisoner in her own home.