Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think the record will show that there were a number of expressions of interest. I am not in a position to go into any further detail on the identity, names or numbers of those involved for reasons that have already been stated on the record of the House and from which I have no wish to depart. What I can say is that any nominations were given due and appropriate consideration in accordance with time-honoured practice and the law.

Any nominations were given due and appropriate consideration in accordance with time-honoured practice and the law.