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04DUBLIN1605
2004-10-22 13:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:
IRISH TO SUPPORT MERON IN ICTY ELECTION
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UNCLAS DUBLIN 001605
SIPDIS
S/WCI AND L/UNA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KJUS KAWC PHUM UNGA
SUBJECT: IRISH TO SUPPORT MERON IN ICTY ELECTION
REF: SECSTATE 218465
Emboff, drawing on reftel points, spoke on October 19 to
Maurice Biggar, Deputy Director for International Terrorism &
Illicit Drugs and his colleague, Eoin Duggan at the DFA.
According to Duggan, Ireland has formalized its decision,
supporting Meron's nomination for reelection as a permanent
judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former
Yugoslavia (ICTY). To date, Ireland has been canvassed by
only 14 candidates for the 14 positions.
KENNY