Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09DUBLIN449
2009-10-23 10:30:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dublin
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000449
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/23/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL EI EUN
SUBJECT: IRELAND ON OCTOBER GAERC
REF: A. ELIZABETH KONICK E-MAIL 10-17-2009
B. WILLIAM LUCAS E-MAIL 10-18-2009
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief Dwight Nystrom. Reasons 1.4(b/d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L DUBLIN 000449
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/23/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL EI EUN
SUBJECT: IRELAND ON OCTOBER GAERC
REF: A. ELIZABETH KONICK E-MAIL 10-17-2009
B. WILLIAM LUCAS E-MAIL 10-18-2009
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief Dwight Nystrom. Reasons 1.4(b/d).
1. (U) On October 22 POLOFF spoke with Peter Ryan, European
Correspondent in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA) about the EU FMs, GAERC meeting on October 26-27.
Ryan had the following comments:
2. (C) Afghanistan/Pakistan: The draft conclusions for the EU
FMs further underscore the EU's engagement in Afghanistan and
Pakistan, and its regional approach. The EU is ready to
assist with the second round of elections in Afghanistan on
November 7, and Ireland supports an EU role in the elections.
Ryan said Ireland supports expanded EU civilian assistance
in Afghanistan, but declined to comment specifically on full
staffing of EUPOL.
3. (SBU) Western Balkans: The European integration process is
moving forward in the Western Balkans, and will continue
despite bumps along the way. It is important to Ireland that
the 5 2 conditions be fulfilled before the Office of the High
Representative transitions to an EU Special Representative.
4. (C) Middle East Peace: Ryan implied that GAERC discussion
on this point could focus on perceived Israeli misdeeds,
singling out Israeli settlement activity in East Jerusalem
and the Israeli blockade of Gaza as topics of planned
discussion.
FAUCHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/23/2019
TAGS: PGOV PREL EI EUN
SUBJECT: IRELAND ON OCTOBER GAERC
REF: A. ELIZABETH KONICK E-MAIL 10-17-2009
B. WILLIAM LUCAS E-MAIL 10-18-2009
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief Dwight Nystrom. Reasons 1.4(b/d).
1. (U) On October 22 POLOFF spoke with Peter Ryan, European
Correspondent in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA) about the EU FMs, GAERC meeting on October 26-27.
Ryan had the following comments:
2. (C) Afghanistan/Pakistan: The draft conclusions for the EU
FMs further underscore the EU's engagement in Afghanistan and
Pakistan, and its regional approach. The EU is ready to
assist with the second round of elections in Afghanistan on
November 7, and Ireland supports an EU role in the elections.
Ryan said Ireland supports expanded EU civilian assistance
in Afghanistan, but declined to comment specifically on full
staffing of EUPOL.
3. (SBU) Western Balkans: The European integration process is
moving forward in the Western Balkans, and will continue
despite bumps along the way. It is important to Ireland that
the 5 2 conditions be fulfilled before the Office of the High
Representative transitions to an EU Special Representative.
4. (C) Middle East Peace: Ryan implied that GAERC discussion
on this point could focus on perceived Israeli misdeeds,
singling out Israeli settlement activity in East Jerusalem
and the Israeli blockade of Gaza as topics of planned
discussion.
FAUCHER