Quinns court accusations and support

“Judas” and “Fair play to you, Seán” were the contrasting cries to greet Seán Quinn as he emerged from the Four Courts yesterday.

Such brevity encapsulated neatly how the fall of Ireland’s richest man into bankruptcy has polarised public opinion.

The terse accusation of betrayal from a frail, elderly man was ignored as Mr Quinn brushed past his tormentor to a waiting BMW 4x4.