"Make no mistake about it – there are people alive today who would not be alive had it not been for John’s vision and his work” - Fr Paul Farren at the Funeral Mass of the former leader of the SDLP.

“A person of global stature" who gave his gifts unselfishly and tirelessly to serve the betterment of the whole community on this island, north and south: Archbishop Eamon Martin.

US Secretary of State chosen for his work to try and bring about an end to conflict in many countries particularly Syria.

“We are honouring Mr Ban for his leadership in mobilising the international community to address climate change, forge a new development agenda.”