Despite the questions, despite the complaints to the Gardaí, despite the words of the Tánaiste, there was a feeling that McGregor was untouchable.
Thanks to an incredibly brave woman called Nikita Hand, that is no longer the case.
Dublin's north inner city is one of the most neglected and damaged parts of Ireland - and that arsehole in Dubai contributed to a lot of the damage.
It needs heroes and role models. It has one of the best in Kellie Harrington - the real face of a sport full of decent people here.
