“By tackling the Mepa de-merger the way he did, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has not only failed to deliver his own promises but also betrayed those who truly care for the environment.”

Environment shadow minister Marthese Portelli during a press conference two days after the Opposition’s proposed amendments were shot down.

“We’re not shrinking our responsibility but with a turnover of thousands of people every night and most entering in big groups, it’s simply not realistic.”

PlusOne nightclub owner on why he believed it impossible to ask nightclub staff to examine the ID card of every person walking into the club.

“I will represent the many people who voted for the Labour movement wanting transparent, honest and dignified governance.”

MP Marlene Farrugia moments after resigning from the Labour Party on Tuesday.

“We will give to Caesar what is owed to Caesar and what is owed to the Church to the Church.”

Parliamentary Secretary Michael Falzon on the new scheme that would remunerate those owed up to €50,000 for land expropriated in past years.

“For years, criminality was the order of the day in Paceville. The situation must be reviewed.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat reacting to the incident in Paceville where 74 youths were injured when a glass barricade gave way during a stampede.

“It should be obvious that it is not in the public interest that citizens are not given a hearing due to a dispute between State organs.”

Ombudsman Joseph Said Pullicino on army officers not having to wait longer to seek redress.