Although it was no more than a consultation, all those involved knew that any candidate who failed to secure majority support in Parliament would forfeit all credibility.
Cé nach raibh ach comhairliúchán i gceist leis seo thuig gach duine a raibh bainteach leis nach bhfanfadh aon inchreidteacht le hiarrthóir nach bhfaighdeadh tacaíocht ó thromlach na Parlaiminte.