However , in December 2006 , after the withdrawal of Brian Walsh , the candidate originally selected by Fine Gael to replace him , McCormack announced that he had reconsidered his decision .
Would after all stand in the general election .
However , in December 2006 , after the withdrawal of Brian Walsh , the candidate originally selected by Fine Gael to replace him , McCormack announced that he had reconsidered his decision and would after all stand in the general election .