Country Clearance CODEL KOLBE

UNCLAS DUBLIN 001557 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN EI SUBJECT: Country Clearance CODEL KOLBE Ref: State 228797 ¶1. Embassy Dublin warmly welcomes the visit of CODEL KOLBE and seeks clarification on the point of arrival in Ireland. Reftel states arrival will be January 12 at 0100 in Shannon. Post has learned through DOD channels that arrival will be at Casement (also known as Baldonal),the Dublin military airfield. ¶2. Control Officer for the visit is Ernie Parkin (tel. 353-1-668-8777, ext 2232 (W),353-87-929-3403 (C),353-1- 218-9598 (H). ¶3. The following schedule is offered, based on a Casement arrival: 0040 Arrival at Casement 0140 Arrival and check-in at Westin Hotel, Dublin 1000-1200 Brunch 1200-1400 Tourism and shopping 1400 Baggage call 1440 Departure from the hotel 1540 Take-off from Casement ¶4. As no official schedule in Ireland is planned by the CODEL, no control room is foreseen. Embassy would be pleased to provide a substantive briefing to the delegation on U.S.-Ireland issues, but, given the short duration and technical nature of the stop, we will stand down on such a briefing unless otherwise instructed. On the day of the visit there will be a hospitality suite with two computers with internet access. Per diem will be issued and reverse accommodation provided between 0900 and the end of the visit. ¶5. Post would appreciate confirmation that these arrangements are acceptable. Please forward a passenger manifest and passport details for CODEL members as soon as they are available. BENTON