Paul Bradford
Question:90 Mr. Bradford asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will recommend that Ireland provide election monitors for the forthcoming election in Malawi.
Written Answers. - Election Monitors for Malawi.
The Government of Malawi has invited the member states of the European Union to send observers to monitor the presidential and parliamentary elections which are to be held on 17 May next. These elections will mark an important step in Malawi's transition to a multi-party democracy.
In line with our policy on democracy and development the Government will give sympathetic consideration to the invitation from the Government of Malawi to send Irish observers for the elections.