IRELAND: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER

UNCLAS DUBLIN 001212 SIPDIS EB/ESC/TFS JCLARK S/CT TKUSHNER INL/C/CP SPETERSON IO/PSC BFITZGERALD EUR/UBI TREASURY/OFAC PLURIE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PTER KTFN KVPR EFIN ETTC PREL SUBJECT: IRELAND: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER (TFCO) REF: SECSTATE 175637 ¶1. (SBU) Per reftel, post provides names of Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and deputy. (a) TFCO: Jonathan Benton, DCM, 353-1-668-8777 ext. 2302, BentonJS@state.gov. (b) Deputy TFCO: Thomas Rosenberger, poloff, 353-1-630-6275, rosenbergertm@state.gov (c) Post suggests EU-wide seminars of TFCOs and deputies discussing such topics as regional trends, money laundering, suspect charities, halawa financing, Muslim Outreach, the use of public diplomacy, and encouraging stronger anti-terrorism responses from host governments. These seminars should include participation from DOJ and Treasury. (d) See above. (e) Post requests the appointment of a singular TF POC whom posts may contact with questions and who will send out updates on regional issues. Post suggests that the establishment of a TFCO listserve might also be useful in providing posts with insights into the best practices of others. KENNY