The rematch between Mr James Gogarty and Mr Garrett Cooney SC for the Murphy group, which had been eagerly awaited by the public gallery at Dublin Castle, was as acrimonious as expected.
Several times Mr Cooney appealed to Mr Justice Flood in a seemingly vain bid to stop Mr Gogarty "slandering" his clients.
Asked by Mr Justice Flood to restrain himself, Mr Gogarty said: "I gave every document in my possession [to the tribunal] which he hasn't done. Oh Jesus."
On being asked if he could restrain his comments, "even prayerful ones", he said "I'm looking to the Man Above to help me because I'm depending on him."
A few minutes later, he advised Mr Cooney to "read the correspondence - it is all there for you. In the name of God, I can't help you more."
He was far from finished with his commentary on Mr Cooney's performance, however, describing his assertions as "extraordinary for a senior barrister . . . Oh mother of God. A senior barrister. Well you will have a lot to answer for when I am finished with you."