Quotes of the week

Anthony Foley's death, Hillary Clinton and May on Brexit

Fans pay tribute to Anthony Foley outside Thomond Park Pic: Courtesy RTÉ

“Although an Irish and Munster rugby hero, and a great friend of ours, this time is about a husband and a father, a son and a brother, and a fallen friend.”

Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus on the sad loss of Anthony Foley

“I can’t but think that there is a plan afoot here in the Department of Arts to undermine the museum.”

Former National Museum director Pat Wallace on the impending relocation of the Seanad

Hillary Clinton speaks during the third US presidential debate in Las Vegas. Pic: Getty

“In the 1980s, I was working to reform the schools in Arkansas. He was borrowing $14 million from his father to start his businesses.”

Hillary Clinton on Donald Trump in the last of 3 debates between US presidential candidates

"It's in the interests of both the UK and the EU that we continue to work closely together, including at this summit."

British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives in Brussels

"It is hugely important that we pardon people convicted of historical sexual offences who would be innocent of any crime today."

British Undersecretary for Prisons Sam Gyimah on plans to pardon gay and bisexual men convicted of sex offences now abolished