They proposed an alternative coalition government with the National League, supported by Fianna Fáil, which had just entered the Dáil. Jinks's abstention resulted in a tied vote (71–71) and the government survived on the casting vote of the Ceann Comhairle. His absence had been unannounced and unauthorised by the party.
They suggested an alternative coalition government with the National League, backed by Fianna Fáil, which had recently joined the Dáil. Jinks's non-participation led to a tie (71–71) and the government was maintained through the Ceann Comhairle's decision. His unannounced absence affected the party.