Surely his complex and angular character was not perfect to run a big collective, and over the years quite a number of conflicts aroused within the collective but also Ird’s critics have readily admitted that his skills and services in developing the Vanemuine theatre are immeasurable.
Kindlasti ei olnud tema keeruline ja nurgeline iseloom suure kollektiivi juhtimiseks ideaalne ning aastate jooksul tekkis teatris päris palju konflikte, ent samas on ka Irdi kritiseerijad olnud meelsasti nõus tunnistama, et tema oskused ja teened Vanemuise teatri arendamisel on mõõtmatud.