During my period in the House, Seán Doherty was elected Cathaoirleach by the votes of Fianna Fáil Members, although the alternative was that good and decent man, Des Hanafin. Mr. Doherty became Cathaoirleach in the face of appallingly bad behaviour and the abuse of his position while Minister for Justice, yet his position was defended by Fianna Fáil Members of the House.