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05DUBLIN848
2005-07-08 15:09:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
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IRISH RESPONSE: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN

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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000848 

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2015
TAGS: PREL UNSC
SUBJECT: IRISH RESPONSE: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN
REFORM

REF: SECSTATE 126870

Classified By: DCM Jonathan Benton for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000848

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2015
TAGS: PREL UNSC
SUBJECT: IRISH RESPONSE: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN
REFORM

REF: SECSTATE 126870

Classified By: DCM Jonathan Benton for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)


1. (C) On July 8, DCM delivered reftel talking points to
Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) UN Counsellor John
Deady. Deady said that while the GOI favors comprehensive UN
reform, the regional exclusion currently in the UNSC
permanent member structure undermines the legitimacy of the
institution and must be addressed. Deady said that the GOI
appreciates the criteria recommended by the USG for new
members of the UNSC but added that Ireland is unconcerned
about disconnecting UNSC expansion from broader UN reform.
He noted that any decision on the planned G-4 General
Assembly resolution would require a long ratification process
and that it would have little impact. He added that the GOI
position on the G-4 resolution would be determined at the
political level and would be conveyed to the Irish Mission in
New York by July 11.


2. (C) Deady remarked that the GOI supports any approach to
reform that "reflects a strong political commitment to a
strong and effective UN." Deady listed the GOI's main reform
objectives as peace and security, a recommitment to the
Millenium Development Goals (MDGs),improved management, and
making the Human Rights Commission a principal body of the
UN. Deady also emphasized the GOI's interest in a
Peace-building Commission as a subsidiary of the UNSC with
ECOSOC involvement to oversee joint peace-keeping operations.
The GOI, moreover, has concerns with regard to the
management of the UN Secretariat and the ability of the
Secretary General to control his office without outside

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interference and micromanagement.
KENNY