Quotes of the Week: Voices from Offaly

“Our officers carry out hundreds of instore and online inspections, sweeps and investigations every year, assessing thousands of products and transactions to make sure consumer rights are upheld across the economy.”

Patrick Kenny, a member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, speaking about businesses complying with consumer law, following an Offaly shop being fined for failing to clearly display product prices.

“Horses are pushed beyond their limits in unregulated events, often on busy streets, putting both animals and the public at grave risk.”

TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan speaking urging the government to act after a horse and her unborn foal died following an illegal sulky race in Ballyfermot.

"100% of the funds raised will be transferred to Miya’s family to assist with expenses related to her care, recovery and ongoing needs.”

Quotes from the GoFundMe page for a teenager who sufferend injuries in a road collision in Clara last week.