Of course, just because there is political dislocation in rural Ireland it doesn’t mean a party will necessarily emerge – especially as it may find the ground already occupied.
In truth, it would be hard for a new party to make inroads. Persuading high-profile Independents to sign up to a whip, not to mention the regulatory hurdles and fundraising needed to start a party, would be a tough sell, especially for Independents who value their freedom and have potent brands and sizeable voting bases.
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