'QUOTES OF THE DAY' ELECTION '07: 13 DAYS TO GO.

"Delivery, delivery, delivery" - DUP North Belfast candidate Nigel Dodds, pictured left, sums up his party manifesto at its launch in Belfast docklands.

"If you don't have the money to run the best possible machinery it's no good.

"You need the fuel and we have got to get that fuel" -

DUP leader Ian Paisley looking forward to going to No10 to secure a financial package after the election.

"Ten departments are far too many for Northern Ireland. It's time to stop wasting cash on bureaucracy and focus on delivering better services for local people" -

Alliance Party East Antrim candidate Sean Neeson, pictured right, calling on the other parties to commit to cutting the number of departments down to six.

"The expertise built up by the Share Centre is a template for how society should provide for adults with learning difficulties" - UUP Fermanagh & South Tyrone candidate Kenneth Donaldson warning the STEP programme was in jeopardy if replacement funding for Big Lottery money is not found.

"We will vigorously support legislation to counteract land speculation and speed up the provision of affordable housing"

- Green Party North Down candidate Brian Wilson proposing action to counter spiralling house prices.

"It's a disgrace that such a natural asset as the River Foyle is so underused.

"We should be doing all we can to raise its level of profit to attract investors and showcasing the area's potential" - Sinn Fein Foyle candidate Lynn Fleming calling for an urgent review of tourist facilities on the Waterside area of Derry.

"It's a sham fight - because people know that if the DUP and Sinn Fein come back stronger the chances are that we won't have a First Minister anytime soon" - SDLP leader Mark Durkan.

"It is for politicians to deliver a supportive economic environment" - Enterprise Northern Ireland chairman Ken Nelson urges the parties to give economic development and small firms the priority they deserve.