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04DUBLIN1542
2004-10-13 12:52:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:
UKRAINE: IRELAND TO SEND ELECTION OBSERVERS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 001542
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/12/2014
TAGS: PREL PGOV
SUBJECT: UKRAINE: IRELAND TO SEND ELECTION OBSERVERS
REF: SECSTATE 217357
Classified By: POL/ECON CHIEF MARY DALY FOR REASONS 1.4 B AND D.
On October 12, Emboff, discussed Ukraine's presidential
election (reftel) with Deputy Director, Russia, Eastern
Europe and Central Asia at the DFA, Austin Gormley. Gormley
stated that Ireland supports the EU's statement issued on
October 11, as well as the USG statement, but will not issue
one individually. Ireland is concerned about the election
and will send three observers, including Gormley and
representatives from Irish NGOs, October 26-November 3.
Gormley also said that Ireland is especially concerned about
the lack of media independence and allegations that the
government is imposing its editorials on television
broadcasts.
BENTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/12/2014
TAGS: PREL PGOV
SUBJECT: UKRAINE: IRELAND TO SEND ELECTION OBSERVERS
REF: SECSTATE 217357
Classified By: POL/ECON CHIEF MARY DALY FOR REASONS 1.4 B AND D.
On October 12, Emboff, discussed Ukraine's presidential
election (reftel) with Deputy Director, Russia, Eastern
Europe and Central Asia at the DFA, Austin Gormley. Gormley
stated that Ireland supports the EU's statement issued on
October 11, as well as the USG statement, but will not issue
one individually. Ireland is concerned about the election
and will send three observers, including Gormley and
representatives from Irish NGOs, October 26-November 3.
Gormley also said that Ireland is especially concerned about
the lack of media independence and allegations that the
government is imposing its editorials on television
broadcasts.
BENTON