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05DUBLIN537
2005-05-06 13:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Dublin
Cable title:
ICJ ELECTIONS: TOO SOON FOR IRISH SUPPORT
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UNCLAS DUBLIN 000537
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: UNSC UNGA
SUBJECT: ICJ ELECTIONS: TOO SOON FOR IRISH SUPPORT
REF: STATE 80697
On May 3, per reftel instructions, emboff delivered the
diplomatic note stating USG support for Judge Thomas
Buergenthal's nomination for reelection as a judge of the
International Court of Justice (ICJ) to Department of Foreign
Affairs United Nations/International Terrorism and Illicit
Drugs Section Third Secretary Eoin Duggan. Duggan said that
the GOI would not commit support to a nominee for the ICJ at
this time but is aware of Judge Buergenthal's candidacy and
supports US presence on the ICJ.
KENNY