The week that was in words...
I commit myself, with all my human weakness, to walk humbly with all in the church in Ireland as a fellow pilgrim on this journey of renewal and to discern God's will for the church at this time. – Cardinal Brady not resigning
He didn't handle [allegations of abuse against Fr Brendan Smyth] properly from the safeguarding of children point of view. You could not say that the action taken prioritised the safeguarding of children. – Ian Elliott, head of the church's National Board for Safeguarding Children, on the Cardinal's conduct in 1975 as Fr Brady
He's playing and gambling with the future of Irish rugby. Does he want that on his head, that he personally brought down Irish rugby on the back of a hunch? – IRFU chief executive Philip Browne all steamed up about Eamon Ryan
The people most disenfranchised by moving major sporting events to pay TV are the poorer sections of society, the elderly, rural dwellers and children. – Mr Ryan keeps his cool
It's certainly changed my views of the definitions of life and how life works. – Scientist Craig Venter who has created artificial life
When this Bill becomes law, the joy ride on Wall Street will come to a screeching halt. – US senator Harry Reid on the effect he hopes financial reforms will have
[People are] mad as hell – President McAleese on the national mood