 Ball states however that the Irish Bar regarded this with indulgence as a very minor fault in a judge for whom they felt the greatest respect.Delaney, writing in 1960, noted that a Pigot judgement was still a strong authority for counsel to have on their side.In his later years questions were raised in the press about his ability to perform his duties, but these criticisms were solely on account of his physical health, rather than any lack of legal skill