Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I advise the Deputy not to go knocking down any historic buildings in Kerry.

I will be after him if he does. We won our case and got our costs. There is a certain intimidatory presence in the High Court. One walks up the stairs and a man comes flying down with a stick. I believe he is the judge's beadle and he pushes people away from the great and honourable judge who ascends the stairs, allowing nobody near him. There are outdated and outmoded customs in our courts, and I personally do not agree with the gowned and wigged barrister. It no longer makes sense to wear mourning for a queen who died in the 15th or 16th century.

This is very important legislation and it is important that it is debated properly.

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