IRELAND CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR JUDGE BUERGENTHAL

UNCLAS DUBLIN 001205 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: UNSC UNGA SUBJECT: IRELAND CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR JUDGE BUERGENTHAL REF: A. SECSTATE 179062 ¶B. DUBLIN 537 ¶1. On September 26, post received the below diplomatic note text confirming Irish support for Judge Thomas Buergenthal for election to the International Court of Justice. ¶2. Begin text of diplomatic note: The Department of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to the Embassy's Note 233 of 3 May 2005 concerning the candidature of Judge Thomas Buergenthal for election to the International Court of Justice. The Department of Foreign Affairs is pleased to confirm that Ireland will support Judge Thomas Buergenthal for election to the International Court of Justice. (Complimentary close) End text. KENNY