So far, Mr Moross had been paid back just under €500,000 under the agreement, the court heard. Mr McHugh said Flatley’s former financial advisor, Des Walshe, believed Flatley fully understood why the arrangement was structured in this way. Mr McHugh said Mr Walshe was using such "robust" language in a context where the 2024 agreement had been performing well for all sides, including Flatley. Subscribe to IrishCentral"Michael is clearly feigning ignorance or a lack of understanding in order to avoid his debt obligations,’ the letter from Mr Walshe stated. In reply, Flatley’s barrister, David Dunlop, said Mr Walshe was "not attacking the ball, but attacking the player".